1987 general election · East Midlands
Lindsey East: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Lindsey East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 8,616. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,61615.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%55,686 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,027
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,048 | 52.2% | −1.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 20,432 | 36.7% | −1.8 | |
| Labour | 6,206 | 11.1% | +2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 55,686 | |||
| Majority | 8,616 | 15.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Lindsey East at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,048 votes (52.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Lindsey East in 1987?
8,616 votes (15.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Lindsey East in 1987?
75.2% of the 74,027 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,686 votes).
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