1987 general election · South East
Hampshire East: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Hampshire East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 23,786. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 23,78635.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%66,843 valid votes
- Electorate
- 86,363
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 43,093 | 64.5% | +1.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,307 | 28.9% | −2.8 | |
| Labour | 4,443 | 6.7% | +1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 66,843 | |||
| Majority | 23,786 | 35.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hampshire East at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 43,093 votes (64.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hampshire East in 1987?
23,786 votes (35.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Hampshire East in 1987?
77.4% of the 86,363 registered electors cast a valid vote (66,843 votes).
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