1987 general election · South East
Canterbury: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Canterbury at the 1987 general election with a majority of 14,891. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,89126.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%56,253 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,062
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,273 | 53.8% | −2.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,382 | 27.3% | +1.5 | |
| Labour | 9,494 | 16.9% | +1.5 | |
| Others | 1,104 | 2.0% | −0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 56,253 | |||
| Majority | 14,891 | 26.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Canterbury at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,273 votes (53.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Canterbury in 1987?
14,891 votes (26.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Canterbury in 1987?
74.9% of the 75,062 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,253 votes).
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