David Steel: general election record
David Steel led the SDP–Liberal Alliance at 3 general elections (1979, 1983, 1987). Seats, vote share and outcome of each.
| Election | Party | Seats | Vote share | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SDP–Liberal Alliance | 22 / 650 | 22.6% | 7,341,650 | Not the largest party |
| 1983 | SDP–Liberal Alliance | 23 / 650 | 25.4% | 7,780,589 | Not the largest party |
| 1979 | Liberal | 11 / 635 | 13.8% | 4,313,821 | Not the largest party |
Head-to-heads
- David Steel vs Margaret Thatcher
- David Steel vs Neil Kinnock
- David Steel vs Michael Foot
- David Steel vs James Callaghan
Questions and answers
How many general elections did David Steel fight as party leader?
3: 1979 (Liberal, 11 seats), 1983 (SDP–Liberal Alliance, 23 seats), 1987 (SDP–Liberal Alliance, 22 seats).
What was David Steel's best general election result?
23 seats at the 1983 general election, with 25.4% of the vote.
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