1987 general election · South West
Dorset South: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset South at the 1987 general election with a majority of 15,067. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,06727.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%55,039 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,855
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,184 | 54.8% | −2.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,117 | 27.5% | +0.5 | |
| Labour | 9,494 | 17.3% | +1.6 | |
| Others | 244 | 0.4% | +0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 55,039 | |||
| Majority | 15,067 | 27.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset South at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,184 votes (54.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset South in 1987?
15,067 votes (27.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Dorset South in 1987?
75.5% of the 72,855 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,039 votes).
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