1987 general election · South West
Dorset North: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset North at the 1987 general election with a majority of 11,907. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,90720.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%57,620 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,844
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,854 | 57.0% | −1.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 20,947 | 36.4% | +0.3 | |
| Labour | 3,819 | 6.6% | +1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 57,620 | |||
| Majority | 11,907 | 20.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset North at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,854 votes (57.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset North in 1987?
11,907 votes (20.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Dorset North in 1987?
79.1% of the 72,844 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,620 votes).
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