Bridgend: 1987 general election result
Labour won Bridgend at the 1987 general election with a majority of 4,380 (Lab gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,3809.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%46,061 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,389
- Result
- Lab gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,893 | 47.5% | +12.3 | |
| Conservative | 17,513 | 38.0% | −0.4 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 5,590 | 12.1% | −11.1 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,065 | 2.3% | −0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 46,061 | |||
| Majority | 4,380 | 9.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bridgend at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,893 votes (47.5%). Result: Lab gain from Con.
What was the majority in Bridgend in 1987?
4,380 votes (9.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bridgend in 1987?
80.3% of the 57,389 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,061 votes).
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