1987 general election · East of England
Bedfordshire South West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Bedfordshire South West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 22,305. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 22,30535.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%62,149 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,956
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 36,140 | 58.2% | +3.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,835 | 22.3% | −5.5 | |
| Labour | 11,352 | 18.3% | +1.1 | |
| Others | 822 | 1.3% | +1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 62,149 | |||
| Majority | 22,305 | 35.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bedfordshire South West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 36,140 votes (58.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bedfordshire South West in 1987?
22,305 votes (35.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Bedfordshire South West in 1987?
78.7% of the 78,956 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,149 votes).
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