1987 general election · South East
Hastings and Rye: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Hastings and Rye at the 1987 general election with a majority of 7,347. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,34714.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%52,240 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,758
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,163 | 50.1% | −3.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,816 | 36.0% | +5.6 | |
| Labour | 6,825 | 13.1% | −2.1 | |
| Others | 436 | 0.8% | −0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 52,240 | |||
| Majority | 7,347 | 14.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hastings and Rye at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,163 votes (50.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hastings and Rye in 1987?
7,347 votes (14.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Hastings and Rye in 1987?
71.8% of the 72,758 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,240 votes).
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