1987 general election · East of England
Cambridgeshire North East: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Cambridgeshire North East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 1,428 (Con gain from Alliance). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,4282.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%57,429 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,231
- Result
- Con gain from Alliance
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,983 | 47.0% | +6.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 25,555 | 44.5% | −6.0 | |
| Labour | 4,891 | 8.5% | −0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 57,429 | |||
| Majority | 1,428 | 2.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cambridgeshire North East at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,983 votes (47.0%). Result: Con gain from Alliance.
What was the majority in Cambridgeshire North East in 1987?
1,428 votes (2.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Cambridgeshire North East in 1987?
77.4% of the 74,231 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,429 votes).
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