1987 general election · North East
Durham City of: 1987 general election result
Labour won Durham City of at the 1987 general election with a majority of 6,125. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,12511.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.2%52,047 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,567
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,382 | 44.9% | +8.4 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,257 | 33.2% | +0.6 | |
| Conservative | 11,408 | 21.9% | −9.1 | |
| Valid votes | 52,047 | |||
| Majority | 6,125 | 11.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Durham City of at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,382 votes (44.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Durham City of in 1987?
6,125 votes (11.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Durham City of in 1987?
78.2% of the 66,567 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,047 votes).
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