1987 general election · East Midlands
Rutland and Melton: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Rutland and Melton at the 1987 general election with a majority of 23,022. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 23,02238.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.8%59,804 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,846
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 37,073 | 62.0% | +1.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,051 | 23.5% | −3.6 | |
| Labour | 8,680 | 14.5% | +2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 59,804 | |||
| Majority | 23,022 | 38.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rutland and Melton at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 37,073 votes (62.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Rutland and Melton in 1987?
23,022 votes (38.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Rutland and Melton in 1987?
76.8% of the 77,846 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,804 votes).
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