1987 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Harrogate: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Harrogate at the 1987 general election with a majority of 11,902. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,90221.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%56,103 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,761
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,167 | 55.6% | −4.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,265 | 34.3% | +5.7 | |
| Labour | 5,671 | 10.1% | −0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 56,103 | |||
| Majority | 11,902 | 21.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Harrogate at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,167 votes (55.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Harrogate in 1987?
11,902 votes (21.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Harrogate in 1987?
74.1% of the 75,761 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,103 votes).
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