1987 general election · West Midlands
Dudley West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Dudley West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 10,244. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,24415.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%64,681 valid votes
- Electorate
- 81,789
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,224 | 49.8% | +3.7 | |
| Labour | 21,980 | 34.0% | +2.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,477 | 16.2% | −6.3 | |
| Valid votes | 64,681 | |||
| Majority | 10,244 | 15.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dudley West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,224 votes (49.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dudley West in 1987?
10,244 votes (15.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dudley West in 1987?
79.1% of the 81,789 registered electors cast a valid vote (64,681 votes).
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