1987 general election · North West
Morecambe and Lunesdale: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Morecambe and Lunesdale at the 1987 general election with a majority of 11,785. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,78527.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%42,404 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,718
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,327 | 52.7% | −3.9 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,542 | 24.9% | −0.3 | |
| Labour | 9,535 | 22.5% | +4.8 | |
| Valid votes | 42,404 | |||
| Majority | 11,785 | 27.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Morecambe and Lunesdale at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,327 votes (52.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Morecambe and Lunesdale in 1987?
11,785 votes (27.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Morecambe and Lunesdale in 1987?
76.1% of the 55,718 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,404 votes).
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