1987 general election · South East
Chesham and Amersham: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Chesham and Amersham at the 1987 general election with a majority of 19,440. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 19,44035.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%55,498 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,751
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,504 | 62.2% | +1.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,064 | 27.1% | −4.0 | |
| Labour | 5,170 | 9.3% | +1.5 | |
| Others | 760 | 1.4% | +1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 55,498 | |||
| Majority | 19,440 | 35.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Chesham and Amersham at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,504 votes (62.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Chesham and Amersham in 1987?
19,440 votes (35.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Chesham and Amersham in 1987?
77.3% of the 71,751 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,498 votes).
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