1987 general election · South West
Somerton and Frome: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Somerton and Frome at the 1987 general election with a majority of 9,538. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,53817.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%54,625 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,773
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,351 | 53.7% | −0.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,813 | 36.3% | +0.5 | |
| Labour | 5,461 | 10.0% | +0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 54,625 | |||
| Majority | 9,538 | 17.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Somerton and Frome at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,351 votes (53.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Somerton and Frome in 1987?
9,538 votes (17.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Somerton and Frome in 1987?
79.4% of the 68,773 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,625 votes).
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