Romsey and Waterside — UK General Election Results
Romsey and Waterside was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 15,304 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Romsey and Waterside from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Michael Colvin (Conservative) | 30,361 | 56.6% | Alan Bloss (Social Democratic Party) | 13,690 (25.5 pts) | 75.8% |
| 1987 | Michael Colvin (Conservative) | 35,303 | 56.4% | Alan Bloss (Social Democratic Party) | 15,272 (24.4 pts) | 79.0% |
| 1992 | Michael Colvin (Conservative) | 37,375 | 54.4% | George Dawson (Liberal Democrat) | 15,304 (22.3 pts) | 83.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Colvin | Conservative | 30,361 | 56.6% | Yes |
| Alan Bloss | Social Democratic Party | 16,671 | 31.1% | No |
| Matthew William Knight | Labour | 6,604 | 12.3% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Colvin | Conservative | 35,303 | 56.4% | Yes |
| Alan Bloss | Social Democratic Party | 20,031 | 32.0% | No |
| Stephen Roberts | Labour | 7,213 | 11.5% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Colvin | Conservative | 37,375 | 54.4% | Yes |
| George Dawson | Liberal Democrat | 22,071 | 32.1% | No |
| Angela Mawle | Labour | 8,688 | 12.6% | No |
| John Spottiswood | Green | 577 | 0.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Romsey and Waterside 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 Romsey and Waterside in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won Romsey and Waterside in 1992 with 37,375 votes (54.4%), a majority of 15,304 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Romsey and Waterside since 1983?
Since 1983, Romsey and Waterside has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Romsey and Waterside?
The closest result on record for Romsey and Waterside was 1992, when Conservative beat Liberal Democrat by just 15,304 votes (22.3 percentage points).