South East Staffordshire — UK General Election Results
South East Staffordshire was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 7,192 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in South East Staffordshire from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | David Lightbown (Conservative) | 24,556 | 50.7% | Christine Mary Crawley (Labour) | 10,898 (22.5 pts) | 76.5% |
| 1987 | David Lightbown (Conservative) | 25,115 | 47.2% | Elisabeth Gluck (Social Democratic Party) | 10,885 (20.4 pts) | 80.4% |
| 1992 | David Lightbown (Conservative) | 29,180 | 50.7% | Brian Jenkins (Labour) | 7,192 (12.5 pts) | 82.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lightbown | Conservative | 24,556 | 50.7% | Yes |
| Christine Mary Crawley | Labour | 13,658 | 28.2% | No |
| Michael John Lynch | Social Democratic Party | 10,220 | 21.1% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lightbown | Conservative | 25,115 | 47.2% | Yes |
| Elisabeth Gluck | Social Democratic Party | 14,230 | 26.7% | No |
| David Spilsbury | Labour | 13,874 | 26.1% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lightbown | Conservative | 29,180 | 50.7% | Yes |
| Brian Jenkins | Labour | 21,988 | 38.2% | No |
| Dr Gilbert | Liberal Democrat | 5,540 | 9.6% | No |
| Jill Taylor | Social Democratic Party | 895 | 1.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
South East 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 South East Staffordshire in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won South East Staffordshire in 1992 with 29,180 votes (50.7%), a majority of 7,192 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won South East Staffordshire since 1983?
Since 1983, South East Staffordshire has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in South East Staffordshire?
The closest result on record for South East Staffordshire was 1992, when Conservative beat Labour by just 7,192 votes (12.5 percentage points).