1987 general election · South West
Bristol East: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Bristol East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 4,123. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,1238.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%50,222 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,840
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,906 | 43.6% | +3.1 | |
| Labour | 17,783 | 35.4% | −1.5 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,247 | 20.4% | −0.9 | |
| Others | 286 | 0.6% | −0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 50,222 | |||
| Majority | 4,123 | 8.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol East at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,906 votes (43.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bristol East in 1987?
4,123 votes (8.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bristol East in 1987?
78.7% of the 63,840 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,222 votes).
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