1987 general election · South West
Dorset West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 12,364. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,36424.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%50,369 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,360
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,305 | 56.2% | −3.5 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,941 | 31.7% | +2.8 | |
| Labour | 6,123 | 12.2% | +0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 50,369 | |||
| Majority | 12,364 | 24.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,305 votes (56.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset West in 1987?
12,364 votes (24.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Dorset West in 1987?
78.3% of the 64,360 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,369 votes).
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