1987 general election · East of England
Hertfordshire South West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Hertfordshire South West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 15,784. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,78426.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.7%58,764 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,643
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,791 | 55.8% | +2.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,007 | 28.9% | −3.0 | |
| Labour | 8,966 | 15.3% | +1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 58,764 | |||
| Majority | 15,784 | 26.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hertfordshire South West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,791 votes (55.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hertfordshire South West in 1987?
15,784 votes (26.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Hertfordshire South West in 1987?
77.7% of the 75,643 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,764 votes).
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