Mid Staffordshire — UK General Election Results
Mid Staffordshire was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 6,236 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Mid Staffordshire from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | John Heddle (Conservative) | 27,210 | 52.1% | Timothy Arthur Jones (Liberal) | 13,880 (26.6 pts) | 77.5% |
| 1987 | John Heddle (Conservative) | 28,644 | 50.6% | CR St Hill (Labour) | 14,654 (25.9 pts) | 79.4% |
| 1992 | Michael Fabricant (Conservative) | 31,227 | 49.7% | Sylvia Heal (Labour) | 6,236 (9.9 pts) | 85.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Heddle | Conservative | 27,210 | 52.1% | Yes |
| Timothy Arthur Jones | Liberal | 13,330 | 25.5% | No |
| Peter William Lane | Labour | 11,720 | 22.4% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Heddle | Conservative | 28,644 | 50.6% | Yes |
| CR St Hill | Labour | 13,990 | 24.7% | No |
| Timothy Jones | Liberal | 13,114 | 23.2% | No |
| James Gordon Bazeley | Independent Conservative | 836 | 1.5% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Fabricant | Conservative | 31,227 | 49.7% | Yes |
| Sylvia Heal | Labour | 24,991 | 39.8% | No |
| Barry James Stamp | Liberal Democrat | 6,402 | 10.2% | No |
| Dinah Grice | Natural Law | 239 | 0.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Mid Staffordshire 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 Mid Staffordshire in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won Mid Staffordshire in 1992 with 31,227 votes (49.7%), a majority of 6,236 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Mid Staffordshire since 1983?
Since 1983, Mid Staffordshire has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Mid Staffordshire?
The closest result on record for Mid Staffordshire was 1992, when Conservative beat Labour by just 6,236 votes (9.9 percentage points).