Priestfield - Election - 3 May 1984

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An election was held in Priestfield ward on 3 May 1984 to elect one councillor.

Prior to the election, the seat was held by the Liberals. Following the election, an independent Liberal gained the seat from the Liberals.

F. Wise was elected as councillor for the ward.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate Votes %

Wise F. F. Wise *
Independent Liberal 771 35.8%

Baynes J. J. Baynes
Conservative 615 28.5%

Austin Ms. M. Ms. M. Austin
SDP-Liberal Alliance 394 18.3%

Forester R. R. Forester
Labour 375 17.4%

Turnout 45.6%

Independent Liberal gain from Liberal

Candidate	Votes	%
Wise F. F. Wise * Independent Liberal	771	35.8%
Baynes J. J. Baynes Conservative	615	28.5%
Austin Ms. M. Ms. M. Austin SDP-Liberal Alliance	394	18.3%
Forester R. R. Forester Labour	375	17.4%
Turnout		45.6%
Independent Liberal gain from Liberal

* Denotes a councillor standing for re-election.

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

Vote Share

Vote Change

Swing

Vote share for the ward is calculated using the "top vote" method, which uses the candidate from each party with the highest number of votes.

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