1987 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Hallam: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Sheffield Hallam at the 1987 general election with a majority of 7,637. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,63713.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%55,410 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,158
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,649 | 46.3% | −4.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,012 | 32.5% | +4.1 | |
| Labour | 11,290 | 20.4% | +0.7 | |
| Others | 459 | 0.8% | −0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 55,410 | |||
| Majority | 7,637 | 13.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Hallam at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,649 votes (46.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Sheffield Hallam in 1987?
7,637 votes (13.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Hallam in 1987?
74.7% of the 74,158 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,410 votes).
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