1987 general election · South East
Romsey and Waterside: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Romsey and Waterside at the 1987 general election with a majority of 15,272. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,27224.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.0%62,547 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,136
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,303 | 56.4% | −0.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 20,031 | 32.0% | +1.0 | |
| Labour | 7,213 | 11.5% | −0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 62,547 | |||
| Majority | 15,272 | 24.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Romsey and Waterside at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,303 votes (56.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Romsey and Waterside in 1987?
15,272 votes (24.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Romsey and Waterside in 1987?
79.0% of the 79,136 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,547 votes).
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