1987 general election · East of England
St Albans: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won St Albans at the 1987 general election with a majority of 10,881. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,88118.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.2%60,391 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,281
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,726 | 52.5% | +0.5 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 20,845 | 34.5% | −2.5 | |
| Labour | 6,922 | 11.5% | +0.6 | |
| Others | 898 | 1.5% | +1.5 | |
| Valid votes | 60,391 | |||
| Majority | 10,881 | 18.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won St Albans at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,726 votes (52.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in St Albans in 1987?
10,881 votes (18.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in St Albans in 1987?
80.2% of the 75,281 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,391 votes).
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