1983 general election · South West
Woodspring: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Woodspring at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,132. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,13227.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%55,445 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,306
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,932 | 57.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,800 | 30.3% | |
| Labour | 6,536 | 11.8% | |
| Others | 177 | 0.3% | |
| Valid votes | 55,445 | ||
| Majority | 15,132 | 27.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Woodspring at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,932 votes (57.6%).
What was the majority in Woodspring in 1983?
15,132 votes (27.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Woodspring in 1983?
76.7% of the 72,306 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,445 votes).
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