1987 general election · East of England
Southend East: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Southend East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 13,847. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,84733.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.3%40,955 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,073
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,753 | 58.0% | +2.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,906 | 24.2% | −4.2 | |
| Labour | 7,296 | 17.8% | +1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 40,955 | |||
| Majority | 13,847 | 33.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Southend East at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,753 votes (58.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Southend East in 1987?
13,847 votes (33.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Southend East in 1987?
69.3% of the 59,073 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,955 votes).
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