1987 general election · North West
Bolton South East: 1987 general election result
Labour won Bolton South East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 11,381. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,38123.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%49,362 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,932
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,791 | 54.3% | +6.0 | |
| Conservative | 15,410 | 31.2% | +0.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,161 | 14.5% | −5.9 | |
| Valid votes | 49,362 | |||
| Majority | 11,381 | 23.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bolton South East at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,791 votes (54.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Bolton South East in 1987?
11,381 votes (23.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bolton South East in 1987?
74.9% of the 65,932 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,362 votes).
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