1987 general election · London
Kingston upon Thames: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Kingston upon Thames at the 1987 general election with a majority of 11,186. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,18626.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%43,061 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,839
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,198 | 56.2% | +2.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,012 | 30.2% | −2.2 | |
| Labour | 5,676 | 13.2% | +1.0 | |
| Others | 175 | 0.4% | −0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 43,061 | |||
| Majority | 11,186 | 26.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Kingston upon Thames at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,198 votes (56.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Kingston upon Thames in 1987?
11,186 votes (26.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Kingston upon Thames in 1987?
78.5% of the 54,839 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,061 votes).
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