1987 general election · South East
Portsmouth South: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth South at the 1987 general election with a majority of 205. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2050.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.3%54,365 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,292
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,534 | 43.3% | −6.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 23,329 | 42.9% | +17.5 | |
| Labour | 7,047 | 13.0% | −9.6 | |
| Others | 455 | 0.8% | −1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 54,365 | |||
| Majority | 205 | 0.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth South at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,534 votes (43.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Portsmouth South in 1987?
205 votes (0.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth South in 1987?
71.3% of the 76,292 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,365 votes).
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