Montgomery: 1987 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Montgomery at the 1987 general election with a majority of 2,558. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 2,5588.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%31,616 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,808
- Result
- Alliance hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 14,729 | 46.6% | +3.3 | |
| Conservative | 12,171 | 38.5% | −2.6 | |
| Labour | 3,304 | 10.5% | +1.9 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,412 | 4.5% | −0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 31,616 | |||
| Majority | 2,558 | 8.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Montgomery at the 1987 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 14,729 votes (46.6%). Result: Alliance hold.
What was the majority in Montgomery in 1987?
2,558 votes (8.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Montgomery in 1987?
79.4% of the 39,808 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,616 votes).
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