1987 general election · East Midlands
Harborough: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Harborough at the 1987 general election with a majority of 18,810. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,81031.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.3%59,268 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,700
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,216 | 59.4% | −0.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,406 | 27.7% | +1.3 | |
| Labour | 7,646 | 12.9% | +1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 59,268 | |||
| Majority | 18,810 | 31.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Harborough at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,216 votes (59.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Harborough in 1987?
18,810 votes (31.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Harborough in 1987?
79.3% of the 74,700 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,268 votes).
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