1987 general election · South West
Bristol North West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Bristol North West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 6,952. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,95212.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%57,839 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,876
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,953 | 46.6% | +2.8 | |
| Labour | 20,001 | 34.6% | +2.0 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,885 | 18.8% | −4.7 | |
| Valid votes | 57,839 | |||
| Majority | 6,952 | 12.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol North West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,953 votes (46.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bristol North West in 1987?
6,952 votes (12.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bristol North West in 1987?
79.4% of the 72,876 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,839 votes).
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