1987 general election · Northern Ireland
Down North: 1987 general election result
Other candidates won Down North at the 1987 general election with a majority of 24,955. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- OthersOthers
- Majority
- 24,95561.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.8%40,819 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,044
- Result
- Oth hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others Won | 32,887 | 80.6% | +24.5 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 7,932 | 19.4% | −2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 40,819 | |||
| Majority | 24,955 | 61.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Down North at the 1987 general election?
The Others candidate won with 32,887 votes (80.6%). Result: Oth hold.
What was the majority in Down North in 1987?
24,955 votes (61.1% of valid votes) over the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
What was the turnout in Down North in 1987?
62.8% of the 65,044 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,819 votes).
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