1987 general election · East of England
Norfolk South West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Norfolk South West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 20,436. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 20,43636.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.0%56,446 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,240
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,519 | 57.6% | +1.9 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,083 | 21.4% | −5.3 | |
| Labour | 11,844 | 21.0% | +3.3 | |
| Valid votes | 56,446 | |||
| Majority | 20,436 | 36.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Norfolk South West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,519 votes (57.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Norfolk South West in 1987?
20,436 votes (36.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Norfolk South West in 1987?
76.0% of the 74,240 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,446 votes).
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