South Hams — UK General Election Results
South Hams was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 13,711 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in South Hams from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Anthony Steen (Conservative) | 31,855 | 57.2% | Anthony Hugh Rogers (Liberal) | 12,401 (22.3 pts) | 74.9% |
| 1987 | Anthony Steen (Conservative) | 34,218 | 55.4% | Robert Frederick Chave (Liberal) | 13,146 (21.3 pts) | 78.4% |
| 1992 | Anthony Steen (Conservative) | 35,951 | 53.4% | Richard Vaughan Evans (Liberal Democrat) | 13,711 (20.4 pts) | 81.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Steen | Conservative | 31,855 | 57.2% | Yes |
| Anthony Hugh Rogers | Liberal | 19,454 | 35.0% | No |
| Graham Robert John Morris | Labour | 3,824 | 6.9% | No |
| Wendy Jocelyn Morgan | Green | 518 | 0.9% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Steen | Conservative | 34,218 | 55.4% | Yes |
| Robert Frederick Chave | Liberal | 21,072 | 34.1% | No |
| William Winter Hamilton | Labour | 5,060 | 8.2% | No |
| Christopher George Titmuss | Green | 1,178 | 1.9% | No |
| Timothy Charles Langsford | Monster Raving Loony | 277 | 0.4% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Steen | Conservative | 35,951 | 53.4% | Yes |
| Richard Vaughan Evans | Liberal Democrat | 22,240 | 33.0% | No |
| Eleanor Cohen | Labour | 8,091 | 12.0% | No |
| Christopher George Titmuss | Green | 846 | 1.3% | No |
| Lynda Joy Somerville | Natural Law | 227 | 0.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
South Hams 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 Hams in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won South Hams in 1992 with 35,951 votes (53.4%), a majority of 13,711 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won South Hams since 1983?
Since 1983, South Hams has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in South Hams?
The closest result on record for South Hams was 1992, when Conservative beat Liberal Democrat by just 13,711 votes (20.4 percentage points).