1987 general election · South East
Fareham: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Fareham at the 1987 general election with a majority of 18,795. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,79531.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.2%60,218 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,974
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 36,781 | 61.1% | −0.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,986 | 29.9% | −1.2 | |
| Labour | 5,451 | 9.1% | +1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 60,218 | |||
| Majority | 18,795 | 31.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Fareham at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 36,781 votes (61.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Fareham in 1987?
18,795 votes (31.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Fareham in 1987?
78.2% of the 76,974 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,218 votes).
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