1987 general election · London
Edmonton: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Edmonton at the 1987 general election with a majority of 7,286. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,28615.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%47,941 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,080
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,556 | 51.2% | +8.7 | |
| Labour | 17,270 | 36.0% | −3.8 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,115 | 12.8% | −4.1 | |
| Valid votes | 47,941 | |||
| Majority | 7,286 | 15.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edmonton at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,556 votes (51.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edmonton in 1987?
7,286 votes (15.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edmonton in 1987?
72.5% of the 66,080 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,941 votes).
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