1987 general election · West Midlands
Staffordshire Moorlands: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Staffordshire Moorlands at the 1987 general election with a majority of 14,427. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,42724.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.4%59,749 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,302
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,613 | 52.9% | −0.8 | |
| Labour | 17,186 | 28.8% | +4.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,950 | 18.3% | −3.8 | |
| Valid votes | 59,749 | |||
| Majority | 14,427 | 24.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Staffordshire Moorlands at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,613 votes (52.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Staffordshire Moorlands in 1987?
14,427 votes (24.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Staffordshire Moorlands in 1987?
80.4% of the 74,302 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,749 votes).
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