1987 general election · North West
Ribble Valley: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Ribble Valley at the 1987 general election with a majority of 19,528. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 19,52839.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%49,525 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,644
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,136 | 60.9% | −2.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,608 | 21.4% | −1.7 | |
| Labour | 8,781 | 17.7% | +4.2 | |
| Valid votes | 49,525 | |||
| Majority | 19,528 | 39.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ribble Valley at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,136 votes (60.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Ribble Valley in 1987?
19,528 votes (39.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Ribble Valley in 1987?
79.1% of the 62,644 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,525 votes).
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