1987 general election · West Midlands
Rugby and Kenilworth: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Rugby and Kenilworth at the 1987 general election with a majority of 16,264. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,26426.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.6%61,049 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,654
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,485 | 51.6% | +0.7 | |
| Labour | 15,221 | 24.9% | +2.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,343 | 23.5% | −3.0 | |
| Valid votes | 61,049 | |||
| Majority | 16,264 | 26.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rugby and Kenilworth at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,485 votes (51.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Rugby and Kenilworth in 1987?
16,264 votes (26.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rugby and Kenilworth in 1987?
79.6% of the 76,654 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,049 votes).
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