1987 general election · South East
Buckingham: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Buckingham at the 1987 general election with a majority of 18,526. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,52633.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%54,851 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,036
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,162 | 58.6% | +1.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,636 | 24.9% | −3.2 | |
| Labour | 9,053 | 16.5% | +1.5 | |
| Valid votes | 54,851 | |||
| Majority | 18,526 | 33.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Buckingham at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,162 votes (58.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Buckingham in 1987?
18,526 votes (33.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Buckingham in 1987?
78.3% of the 70,036 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,851 votes).
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