1987 general election · Northern Ireland
Newry and Armagh: 1987 general election result
The SDLP won Newry and Armagh at the 1987 general election with a majority of 5,325 (SDLP gain from UUP). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Social Democratic and Labour PartySocial Democratic and Labour Party
- Majority
- 5,32510.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.0%52,268 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,151
- Result
- SDLP gain from UUP
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Democratic and Labour Party Won | 25,137 | 48.1% | +11.3 | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 19,812 | 37.9% | −2.1 | |
| Sinn Féin | 6,173 | 11.8% | −9.1 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 664 | 1.3% | +1.3 | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 482 | 0.9% | −1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 52,268 | |||
| Majority | 5,325 | 10.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newry and Armagh at the 1987 general election?
The Social Democratic and Labour Party candidate won with 25,137 votes (48.1%). Result: SDLP gain from UUP.
What was the majority in Newry and Armagh in 1987?
5,325 votes (10.2% of valid votes) over the Ulster Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in Newry and Armagh in 1987?
79.0% of the 66,151 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,268 votes).
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