1987 general election · Scotland
Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley: 1987 general election result
Labour won Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley at the 1987 general election with a majority of 16,802. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,80239.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%42,736 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,360
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,669 | 60.1% | +8.6 | |
| Conservative | 8,867 | 20.8% | −3.4 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 4,106 | 9.6% | −8.3 | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,094 | 9.6% | +3.1 | |
| Valid votes | 42,736 | |||
| Majority | 16,802 | 39.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,669 votes (60.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley in 1987?
16,802 votes (39.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley in 1987?
75.8% of the 56,360 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,736 votes).
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