1987 general election · South West
Christchurch: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Christchurch at the 1987 general election with a majority of 22,374. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 22,37441.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.3%54,112 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,964
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,656 | 65.9% | −1.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,282 | 24.6% | −0.8 | |
| Labour | 5,174 | 9.6% | +2.0 | |
| Valid votes | 54,112 | |||
| Majority | 22,374 | 41.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Christchurch at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,656 votes (65.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Christchurch in 1987?
22,374 votes (41.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Christchurch in 1987?
76.3% of the 70,964 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,112 votes).
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