1987 general election · South East
Guildford: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Guildford at the 1987 general election with a majority of 12,607. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,60721.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%58,617 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,872
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,504 | 55.5% | +0.4 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,897 | 33.9% | +0.6 | |
| Labour | 6,216 | 10.6% | −0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 58,617 | |||
| Majority | 12,607 | 21.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Guildford at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,504 votes (55.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Guildford in 1987?
12,607 votes (21.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Guildford in 1987?
75.3% of the 77,872 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,617 votes).
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