1987 general election · South East
Folkestone and Hythe: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Folkestone and Hythe at the 1987 general election with a majority of 9,126. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,12618.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%50,424 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,406
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,915 | 55.4% | −1.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,789 | 37.3% | +4.7 | |
| Labour | 3,720 | 7.4% | −2.4 | |
| Valid votes | 50,424 | |||
| Majority | 9,126 | 18.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Folkestone and Hythe at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,915 votes (55.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Folkestone and Hythe in 1987?
9,126 votes (18.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Folkestone and Hythe in 1987?
78.3% of the 64,406 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,424 votes).
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