1987 general election · South East
Oxford West and Abingdon: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Oxford West and Abingdon at the 1987 general election with a majority of 4,878. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,8789.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.4%54,267 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,193
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,171 | 46.4% | −1.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 20,293 | 37.4% | +4.0 | |
| Labour | 8,108 | 14.9% | −2.0 | |
| Others | 695 | 1.3% | −0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 54,267 | |||
| Majority | 4,878 | 9.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Oxford West and Abingdon at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,171 votes (46.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Oxford West and Abingdon in 1987?
4,878 votes (9.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Oxford West and Abingdon in 1987?
78.4% of the 69,193 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,267 votes).
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