1987 general election · North East
Houghton and Washington: 1987 general election result
Labour won Houghton and Washington at the 1987 general election with a majority of 20,193. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 20,19336.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.2%55,507 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,906
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,805 | 59.1% | +7.4 | |
| Conservative | 12,612 | 22.7% | −1.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,090 | 18.2% | −6.2 | |
| Valid votes | 55,507 | |||
| Majority | 20,193 | 36.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Houghton and Washington at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,805 votes (59.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Houghton and Washington in 1987?
20,193 votes (36.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Houghton and Washington in 1987?
71.2% of the 77,906 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,507 votes).
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