1987 general election · West Midlands
Coventry South West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Coventry South West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 3,210. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,2106.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%51,592 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,567
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,318 | 43.3% | −1.7 | |
| Labour | 19,108 | 37.0% | +5.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,166 | 19.7% | −2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 51,592 | |||
| Majority | 3,210 | 6.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Coventry South West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,318 votes (43.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Coventry South West in 1987?
3,210 votes (6.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Coventry South West in 1987?
78.7% of the 65,567 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,592 votes).
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