1987 general election · South East
Reigate: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Reigate at the 1987 general election with a majority of 18,173. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,17334.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%52,163 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,940
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,925 | 59.3% | +0.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,752 | 24.5% | −2.4 | |
| Labour | 7,460 | 14.3% | +2.2 | |
| Others | 1,026 | 2.0% | −0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 52,163 | |||
| Majority | 18,173 | 34.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Reigate at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,925 votes (59.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Reigate in 1987?
18,173 votes (34.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Reigate in 1987?
72.5% of the 71,940 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,163 votes).
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