1987 general election · South East
Arundel: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Arundel at the 1987 general election with a majority of 18,880. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,88033.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.2%56,009 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,683
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,356 | 61.3% | +1.8 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,476 | 27.6% | −1.9 | |
| Labour | 6,177 | 11.0% | +2.8 | |
| Valid votes | 56,009 | |||
| Majority | 18,880 | 33.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Arundel at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,356 votes (61.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Arundel in 1987?
18,880 votes (33.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Arundel in 1987?
71.2% of the 78,683 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,009 votes).
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