1987 general election · South West
South Hams: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won South Hams at the 1987 general election with a majority of 13,146. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,14621.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%61,805 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,583
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,218 | 55.4% | −1.9 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 21,072 | 34.1% | −0.9 | |
| Labour | 5,060 | 8.2% | +1.3 | |
| Others | 1,455 | 2.4% | +1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 61,805 | |||
| Majority | 13,146 | 21.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Hams at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,218 votes (55.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Hams in 1987?
13,146 votes (21.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in South Hams in 1987?
78.6% of the 78,583 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,805 votes).
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