1987 general election · Northern Ireland
Antrim East: 1987 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Antrim East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 15,360. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 15,36045.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 55.2%33,460 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,600
- Result
- UUP hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 23,942 | 71.6% | +34.1 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 8,582 | 25.7% | +5.7 | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 936 | 2.8% | +1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 33,460 | |||
| Majority | 15,360 | 45.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Antrim East at the 1987 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 23,942 votes (71.6%). Result: UUP hold.
What was the majority in Antrim East in 1987?
15,360 votes (45.9% of valid votes) over the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
What was the turnout in Antrim East in 1987?
55.2% of the 60,600 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,460 votes).
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