1987 general election · East of England
Cambridgeshire South East: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Cambridgeshire South East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 17,502. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,50231.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%55,994 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,216
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,901 | 58.8% | +1.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,399 | 27.5% | −2.3 | |
| Labour | 7,694 | 13.7% | +1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 55,994 | |||
| Majority | 17,502 | 31.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cambridgeshire South East at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,901 votes (58.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Cambridgeshire South East in 1987?
17,502 votes (31.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Cambridgeshire South East in 1987?
76.5% of the 73,216 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,994 votes).
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