Medway - Election - 9 June 1983

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It was the first election to take place in the constituency following a boundary review. At this election, the Conservatives won the seat with a majority of 8,656.

Peggy Fenner was elected as the member of parliament for Medway.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate Votes %

Fenner Peggy Peggy Fenner *
Conservative 22,507 48.9

Bean Robert Robert Bean
Labour 13,851 30.1

Winckless F. C. F. C. Winckless
Social Democratic party 9,658 21.0

Majority 8,656 18.8

Turnout 46,016 72.6

Conservative win (new constituency)

Votes	%
Fenner Peggy Peggy Fenner * Conservative	22,507	48.9
Bean Robert Robert Bean Labour	13,851	30.1
Winckless F. C. F. C. Winckless Social Democratic party	9,658	21.0
Majority	8,656	18.8
Turnout	46,016	72.6
Conservative win (new constituency)

* Denotes a member of parliament standing for re-election.

To order the candidates by name or number of votes received, click on the appropriate column heading.

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