Colchester North — UK General Election Results
Colchester North was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 16,402 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Colchester North from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Antony Buck (Conservative) | 29,921 | 53.0% | Ronald Stuart Montgomerie (Liberal) | 15,048 (26.6 pts) | 73.1% |
| 1987 | Sir Antony Buck (Conservative) | 32,747 | 52.3% | Alan Hayman (Social Democratic Party) | 13,623 (21.8 pts) | 76.0% |
| 1992 | Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) | 35,123 | 51.4% | James Russell Raven (Liberal Democrat) | 16,402 (24.0 pts) | 79.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antony Buck | Conservative | 29,921 | 53.0% | Yes |
| Ronald Stuart Montgomerie | Liberal | 14,873 | 26.3% | No |
| Raymond Charles Allen | Labour | 10,397 | 18.4% | No |
| Derek Wilkinson | Independent Conservative | 784 | 1.4% | No |
| Roger Davies | Independent | 510 | 0.9% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Antony Buck | Conservative | 32,747 | 52.3% | Yes |
| Alan Hayman | Social Democratic Party | 19,124 | 30.5% | No |
| Roderick Alan Green | Labour | 10,768 | 17.2% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Jenkin | Conservative | 35,123 | 51.4% | Yes |
| James Russell Raven | Liberal Democrat | 18,721 | 27.4% | No |
| David John Lee | Labour | 13,870 | 20.3% | No |
| M Tariq Shabeer | Green | 372 | 0.5% | No |
| Michael Leslie Mears | Natural Law | 238 | 0.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Colchester North has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Colchester North in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won Colchester North in 1992 with 35,123 votes (51.4%), a majority of 16,402 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Colchester North since 1983?
Since 1983, Colchester North has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Colchester North?
The closest result on record for Colchester North was 1987, when Conservative beat Social Democratic Party by just 13,623 votes (21.8 percentage points).