1987 general election · East of England
Hertfordshire West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Hertfordshire West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 14,924. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,92423.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.9%63,913 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,966
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,760 | 49.7% | +3.0 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,836 | 26.3% | −4.6 | |
| Labour | 15,317 | 24.0% | +1.7 | |
| Valid votes | 63,913 | |||
| Majority | 14,924 | 23.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hertfordshire West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,760 votes (49.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hertfordshire West in 1987?
14,924 votes (23.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Hertfordshire West in 1987?
80.9% of the 78,966 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,913 votes).
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