1992 general election · South West
Dorset West: 1992 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset West at the 1992 general election with a majority of 8,010. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,01014.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.2%54,604 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,256
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,766 | 50.9% | −5.4 | |
| Liberal Democrats | 19,756 | 36.2% | +36.2 | |
| Labour | 7,082 | 13.0% | +0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 54,604 | |||
| Majority | 8,010 | 14.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1987 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset West at the 1992 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,766 votes (50.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset West in 1992?
8,010 votes (14.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Dorset West in 1992?
81.2% of the 67,256 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,604 votes).
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