1987 general election · East Midlands
Newark: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Newark at the 1987 general election with a majority of 13,543. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,54325.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.6%52,430 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,555
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,070 | 53.5% | −0.3 | |
| Labour | 14,527 | 27.7% | +3.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,833 | 18.8% | −1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 52,430 | |||
| Majority | 13,543 | 25.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newark at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,070 votes (53.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Newark in 1987?
13,543 votes (25.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Newark in 1987?
77.6% of the 67,555 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,430 votes).
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