1987 general election · South West
St Ives: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won St Ives at the 1987 general election with a majority of 7,555. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,55514.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.2%52,068 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,448
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,174 | 48.4% | −3.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,619 | 33.8% | −0.9 | |
| Labour | 9,275 | 17.8% | +6.6 | |
| Valid votes | 52,068 | |||
| Majority | 7,555 | 14.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won St Ives at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,174 votes (48.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in St Ives in 1987?
7,555 votes (14.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in St Ives in 1987?
77.2% of the 67,448 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,068 votes).
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