1987 general election · East Midlands
Nottingham South: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Nottingham South at the 1987 general election with a majority of 2,234. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,2344.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%53,525 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,807
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,921 | 44.7% | −1.2 | |
| Labour | 21,687 | 40.5% | +6.4 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,917 | 14.8% | −5.2 | |
| Valid votes | 53,525 | |||
| Majority | 2,234 | 4.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Nottingham South at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,921 votes (44.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Nottingham South in 1987?
2,234 votes (4.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Nottingham South in 1987?
73.5% of the 72,807 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,525 votes).
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