1987 general election · North West
Rossendale and Darwen: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Rossendale and Darwen at the 1987 general election with a majority of 4,982. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,9828.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%60,227 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,038
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,056 | 46.6% | −0.5 | |
| Labour | 23,074 | 38.3% | +6.5 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,097 | 15.1% | −6.1 | |
| Valid votes | 60,227 | |||
| Majority | 4,982 | 8.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rossendale and Darwen at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,056 votes (46.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Rossendale and Darwen in 1987?
4,982 votes (8.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rossendale and Darwen in 1987?
80.3% of the 75,038 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,227 votes).
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