South Colchester and Maldon — UK General Election Results
South Colchester and Maldon was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 21,821 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in South Colchester and Maldon from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | John Wakeham (Conservative) | 31,296 | 53.6% | John William Stevens (Social Democratic Party) | 12,165 (20.8 pts) | 73.3% |
| 1987 | John Wakeham (Conservative) | 34,894 | 54.9% | John William Stevens (Social Democratic Party) | 15,483 (24.4 pts) | 75.3% |
| 1992 | John Whittingdale (Conservative) | 37,548 | 54.8% | Ian Leslie Thorn (Liberal Democrat) | 21,821 (31.9 pts) | 79.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wakeham | Conservative | 31,296 | 53.6% | Yes |
| John William Stevens | Social Democratic Party | 19,131 | 32.8% | No |
| Hilary John Barnard | Labour | 7,932 | 13.6% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wakeham | Conservative | 34,894 | 54.9% | Yes |
| John William Stevens | Social Democratic Party | 19,411 | 30.6% | No |
| Sally Bigwood | Labour | 9,229 | 14.5% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Whittingdale | Conservative | 37,548 | 54.8% | Yes |
| Ian Leslie Thorn | Liberal Democrat | 15,727 | 23.0% | No |
| Christopher Alan Pearson | Labour | 14,158 | 20.7% | No |
| Matthew Bruce Patterson | Green | 1,028 | 1.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
South Colchester and Maldon 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 South Colchester and Maldon in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won South Colchester and Maldon in 1992 with 37,548 votes (54.8%), a majority of 21,821 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won South Colchester and Maldon since 1983?
Since 1983, South Colchester and Maldon has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in South Colchester and Maldon?
The closest result on record for South Colchester and Maldon was 1983, when Conservative beat Social Democratic Party by just 12,165 votes (20.8 percentage points).