1987 general election · East of England
Braintree: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Braintree at the 1987 general election with a majority of 16,857. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,85727.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.0%60,863 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,994
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,978 | 54.2% | +1.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,121 | 26.5% | −2.1 | |
| Labour | 11,764 | 19.3% | +0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 60,863 | |||
| Majority | 16,857 | 27.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Braintree at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,978 votes (54.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Braintree in 1987?
16,857 votes (27.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Braintree in 1987?
79.0% of the 76,994 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,863 votes).
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