1987 general election · East of England
Colchester South and Maldon: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Colchester South and Maldon at the 1987 general election with a majority of 15,483. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,48324.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%63,534 valid votes
- Electorate
- 84,392
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,894 | 54.9% | +1.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,411 | 30.6% | −2.2 | |
| Labour | 9,229 | 14.5% | +0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 63,534 | |||
| Majority | 15,483 | 24.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Colchester South and Maldon at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,894 votes (54.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Colchester South and Maldon in 1987?
15,483 votes (24.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Colchester South and Maldon in 1987?
75.3% of the 84,392 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,534 votes).
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