1987 general election · North East
Durham North: 1987 general election result
Labour won Durham North at the 1987 general election with a majority of 18,433. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,43333.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.9%54,765 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,115
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,798 | 56.2% | +5.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,365 | 22.6% | −2.5 | |
| Conservative | 11,602 | 21.2% | −2.8 | |
| Valid votes | 54,765 | |||
| Majority | 18,433 | 33.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Durham North at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,798 votes (56.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Durham North in 1987?
18,433 votes (33.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Durham North in 1987?
75.9% of the 72,115 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,765 votes).
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