1987 general election · South West
Cornwall South East: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Cornwall South East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 6,607. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,60711.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.5%55,876 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,248
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,818 | 51.6% | −3.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 22,211 | 39.8% | +0.8 | |
| Labour | 4,847 | 8.7% | +3.8 | |
| Valid votes | 55,876 | |||
| Majority | 6,607 | 11.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cornwall South East at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,818 votes (51.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Cornwall South East in 1987?
6,607 votes (11.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Cornwall South East in 1987?
79.5% of the 70,248 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,876 votes).
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