1987 general election · Northern Ireland
Fermanagh and South Tyrone: 1987 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Fermanagh and South Tyrone at the 1987 general election with a majority of 2,823. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 2,8236.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.6%45,375 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,131
- Result
- UUP hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 17,446 | 38.5% | −9.1 | |
| Sinn Féin | 14,623 | 32.2% | −2.6 | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 10,581 | 23.3% | +6.8 | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 1,784 | 3.9% | +2.9 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 941 | 2.1% | +2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 45,375 | |||
| Majority | 2,823 | 6.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Fermanagh and South Tyrone at the 1987 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 17,446 votes (38.5%). Result: UUP hold.
What was the majority in Fermanagh and South Tyrone in 1987?
2,823 votes (6.2% of valid votes) over the Sinn Féin.
What was the turnout in Fermanagh and South Tyrone in 1987?
65.6% of the 69,131 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,375 votes).
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