1983 general election · South East
Witney: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Witney at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,712. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,71224.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%51,823 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,306
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,695 | 55.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,983 | 30.8% | |
| Labour | 7,145 | 13.8% | |
| Valid votes | 51,823 | ||
| Majority | 12,712 | 24.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Witney at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,695 votes (55.4%).
What was the majority in Witney in 1983?
12,712 votes (24.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Witney in 1983?
73.7% of the 70,306 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,823 votes).
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