1987 general election · East of England
Rochford: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Rochford at the 1987 general election with a majority of 19,694. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 19,69433.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.1%59,358 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,048
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,872 | 60.4% | +2.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,178 | 27.3% | −4.9 | |
| Labour | 7,308 | 12.3% | +2.3 | |
| Valid votes | 59,358 | |||
| Majority | 19,694 | 33.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rochford at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,872 votes (60.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Rochford in 1987?
19,694 votes (33.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Rochford in 1987?
78.1% of the 76,048 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,358 votes).
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