1987 general election · East Midlands
Gainsborough and Horncastle: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Gainsborough and Horncastle at the 1987 general election with a majority of 9,723. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,72318.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%53,675 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,760
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,621 | 53.3% | +2.4 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,898 | 35.2% | −5.6 | |
| Labour | 6,156 | 11.5% | +3.8 | |
| Valid votes | 53,675 | |||
| Majority | 9,723 | 18.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Gainsborough and Horncastle at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,621 votes (53.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Gainsborough and Horncastle in 1987?
9,723 votes (18.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Gainsborough and Horncastle in 1987?
76.9% of the 69,760 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,675 votes).
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