Rochford — UK General Election Results
Rochford was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 26,036 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Rochford from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Michael Clark (Conservative) | 29,495 | 57.8% | Richard Boyd (Liberal) | 13,102 (25.7 pts) | 73.5% |
| 1987 | Michael Clark (Conservative) | 35,872 | 60.4% | Philip Young (Liberal) | 19,694 (33.2 pts) | 78.1% |
| 1992 | Michael Clark (Conservative) | 38,967 | 61.1% | Nicholas Paul Harris (Liberal Democrat) | 26,036 (40.8 pts) | 83.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Clark | Conservative | 29,495 | 57.8% | Yes |
| Richard Boyd | Liberal | 16,393 | 32.1% | No |
| Hyman Witzer | Labour | 5,105 | 10.0% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Clark | Conservative | 35,872 | 60.4% | Yes |
| Philip Young | Liberal | 16,178 | 27.3% | No |
| David Weir | Labour | 7,308 | 12.3% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Clark | Conservative | 38,967 | 61.1% | Yes |
| Nicholas Paul Harris | Liberal Democrat | 12,931 | 20.3% | No |
| Donald Quinn | Labour | 10,537 | 16.5% | No |
| Linda Farmer | Liberal | 1,362 | 2.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Rochford 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 Rochford in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won Rochford in 1992 with 38,967 votes (61.1%), a majority of 26,036 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Rochford since 1983?
Since 1983, Rochford has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Rochford?
The closest result on record for Rochford was 1983, when Conservative beat Liberal by just 13,102 votes (25.7 percentage points).