1987 general election · West Midlands
Staffordshire South: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Staffordshire South at the 1987 general election with a majority of 25,268. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 25,26840.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.2%61,953 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,261
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 37,708 | 60.9% | +1.7 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,440 | 20.1% | −3.4 | |
| Labour | 11,805 | 19.1% | +1.8 | |
| Valid votes | 61,953 | |||
| Majority | 25,268 | 40.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Staffordshire South at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 37,708 votes (60.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Staffordshire South in 1987?
25,268 votes (40.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Staffordshire South in 1987?
78.2% of the 79,261 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,953 votes).
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