1987 general election · South East
Ashford: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Ashford at the 1987 general election with a majority of 15,488. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,48829.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%53,021 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,052
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,978 | 56.5% | −0.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,490 | 27.3% | −0.5 | |
| Labour | 7,775 | 14.7% | +1.8 | |
| Others | 778 | 1.5% | −1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 53,021 | |||
| Majority | 15,488 | 29.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ashford at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,978 votes (56.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Ashford in 1987?
15,488 votes (29.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Ashford in 1987?
75.7% of the 70,052 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,021 votes).
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