1987 general election · London
Orpington: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Orpington at the 1987 general election with a majority of 12,732. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,73227.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%46,810 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,608
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,261 | 58.2% | +1.0 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,529 | 31.0% | −3.5 | |
| Labour | 5,020 | 10.7% | +3.0 | |
| Valid votes | 46,810 | |||
| Majority | 12,732 | 27.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Orpington at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,261 votes (58.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Orpington in 1987?
12,732 votes (27.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Orpington in 1987?
78.5% of the 59,608 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,810 votes).
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