1987 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Hillsborough: 1987 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Hillsborough at the 1987 general election with a majority of 3,286. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,2865.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%59,526 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,312
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,208 | 44.0% | +6.8 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 22,922 | 38.5% | +4.0 | |
| Conservative | 10,396 | 17.5% | −10.8 | |
| Valid votes | 59,526 | |||
| Majority | 3,286 | 5.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Hillsborough at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,208 votes (44.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Sheffield Hillsborough in 1987?
3,286 votes (5.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Hillsborough in 1987?
78.0% of the 76,312 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,526 votes).
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