1987 general election · South West
Cirencester and Tewkesbury: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Cirencester and Tewkesbury at the 1987 general election with a majority of 12,662. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,66219.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%65,507 valid votes
- Electorate
- 84,071
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 36,272 | 55.4% | −1.8 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 23,610 | 36.0% | +1.9 | |
| Labour | 5,342 | 8.2% | −0.6 | |
| Others | 283 | 0.4% | +0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 65,507 | |||
| Majority | 12,662 | 19.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cirencester and Tewkesbury at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 36,272 votes (55.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Cirencester and Tewkesbury in 1987?
12,662 votes (19.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Cirencester and Tewkesbury in 1987?
77.9% of the 84,071 registered electors cast a valid vote (65,507 votes).
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