1987 general election · South East
Isle of Wight: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Isle of Wight at the 1987 general election with a majority of 6,442 (Con gain from Alliance). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,4428.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.6%78,534 valid votes
- Electorate
- 98,694
- Result
- Con gain from Alliance
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 40,175 | 51.2% | +4.8 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 33,733 | 43.0% | −8.0 | |
| Labour | 4,626 | 5.9% | +3.5 | |
| Valid votes | 78,534 | |||
| Majority | 6,442 | 8.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Isle of Wight at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 40,175 votes (51.2%). Result: Con gain from Alliance.
What was the majority in Isle of Wight in 1987?
6,442 votes (8.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Isle of Wight in 1987?
79.6% of the 98,694 registered electors cast a valid vote (78,534 votes).
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