1983 general election · London
Wimbledon: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Wimbledon at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,546. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,54624.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.7%46,429 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,772
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,169 | 52.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,623 | 27.2% | |
| Labour | 8,806 | 19.0% | |
| Others | 831 | 1.8% | |
| Valid votes | 46,429 | ||
| Majority | 11,546 | 24.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wimbledon at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,169 votes (52.1%).
What was the majority in Wimbledon in 1983?
11,546 votes (24.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Wimbledon in 1983?
71.7% of the 64,772 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,429 votes).
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