1987 general election · East Midlands
Nottingham East: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Nottingham East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 456. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4561.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%46,967 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,266
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,162 | 42.9% | +2.5 | |
| Labour | 19,706 | 42.0% | +4.9 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,887 | 14.7% | −4.6 | |
| Others | 212 | 0.5% | −2.8 | |
| Valid votes | 46,967 | |||
| Majority | 456 | 1.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Nottingham East at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,162 votes (42.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Nottingham East in 1987?
456 votes (1.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Nottingham East in 1987?
68.8% of the 68,266 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,967 votes).
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