East Lindsey — UK General Election Results
East Lindsey was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 11,846 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in East Lindsey from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Sir Peter Tapsell (Conservative) | 27,151 | 53.2% | Jonathan Charles Letts Sellick (Liberal) | 7,517 (14.7 pts) | 73.2% |
| 1987 | Sir Peter Tapsell (Conservative) | 29,048 | 52.2% | Jonathan Charles Letts Sellick (Liberal) | 8,616 (15.5 pts) | 75.2% |
| 1992 | Sir Peter Tapsell (Conservative) | 31,916 | 51.1% | James Dodsworth (Liberal Democrat) | 11,846 (19.0 pts) | 78.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Peter Tapsell | Conservative | 27,151 | 53.2% | Yes |
| Jonathan Charles Letts Sellick | Liberal | 19,634 | 38.5% | No |
| Geoffrey Richard Lowis | Labour | 4,229 | 8.3% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Peter Tapsell | Conservative | 29,048 | 52.2% | Yes |
| Jonathan Charles Letts Sellick | Liberal | 20,432 | 36.7% | No |
| Kenneth Stevenson | Labour | 6,206 | 11.1% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Peter Tapsell | Conservative | 31,916 | 51.1% | Yes |
| James Dodsworth | Liberal Democrat | 20,070 | 32.1% | No |
| David Shepherd | Labour | 9,477 | 15.2% | No |
| Rosemary Robinson | Green | 1,018 | 1.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
East Lindsey 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 East Lindsey in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won East Lindsey in 1992 with 31,916 votes (51.1%), a majority of 11,846 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won East Lindsey since 1983?
Since 1983, East Lindsey has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in East Lindsey?
The closest result on record for East Lindsey was 1983, when Conservative beat Liberal by just 7,517 votes (14.7 percentage points).