1987 general election · North West
Makerfield: 1987 general election result
Labour won Makerfield at the 1987 general election with a majority of 15,558. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,55829.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%53,660 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,819
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,190 | 56.3% | +7.0 | |
| Conservative | 14,632 | 27.3% | −0.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,838 | 16.5% | −6.4 | |
| Valid votes | 53,660 | |||
| Majority | 15,558 | 29.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Makerfield at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,190 votes (56.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Makerfield in 1987?
15,558 votes (29.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Makerfield in 1987?
75.8% of the 70,819 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,660 votes).
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