1987 general election · East Midlands
Holland With Boston: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Holland With Boston at the 1987 general election with a majority of 17,595. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,59537.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%47,368 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,539
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,412 | 57.9% | +2.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,817 | 20.7% | −8.6 | |
| Labour | 9,734 | 20.6% | +5.1 | |
| Others | 405 | 0.9% | +0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 47,368 | |||
| Majority | 17,595 | 37.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Holland With Boston at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,412 votes (57.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Holland With Boston in 1987?
17,595 votes (37.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Holland With Boston in 1987?
72.3% of the 65,539 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,368 votes).
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