1987 general election · North West
Congleton: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Congleton at the 1987 general election with a majority of 7,969. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,96914.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.5%54,867 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,172
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,513 | 48.3% | −0.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,544 | 33.8% | +2.4 | |
| Labour | 9,810 | 17.9% | −2.0 | |
| Valid votes | 54,867 | |||
| Majority | 7,969 | 14.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Congleton at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,513 votes (48.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Congleton in 1987?
7,969 votes (14.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Congleton in 1987?
80.5% of the 68,172 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,867 votes).
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