1987 general election · North East
Stockton South: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Stockton South at the 1987 general election with a majority of 774 (Con gain from Alliance). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7741.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.0%59,492 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,279
- Result
- Con gain from Alliance
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,833 | 35.0% | −1.5 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 20,059 | 33.7% | −3.0 | |
| Labour | 18,600 | 31.3% | +5.0 | |
| Valid votes | 59,492 | |||
| Majority | 774 | 1.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Stockton South at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,833 votes (35.0%). Result: Con gain from Alliance.
What was the majority in Stockton South in 1987?
774 votes (1.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Stockton South in 1987?
79.0% of the 75,279 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,492 votes).
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