| Year: | 1983 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1983 General Election |
| Constituency: | Bournemouth East |
| Turnout: | 66.6% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Atkinson, David | Conservative | 25176 |
| Millward, John | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 13760 |
| Shutler, MJ | Labour | 4026 |
| Hogarth, Margaret | Independent Conservative | 3644 |
| Dykes, T | Ecology | 273 |
| Stooks, J | Monster Raving Loony | 225 |