1987 general election · Northern Ireland
Strangford: 1987 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Strangford at the 1987 general election with a majority of 20,646. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 20,64655.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.6%37,137 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,475
- Result
- UUP hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 28,199 | 75.9% | +27.1 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 7,553 | 20.3% | +4.6 | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 1,385 | 3.7% | +3.7 | |
| Valid votes | 37,137 | |||
| Majority | 20,646 | 55.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Strangford at the 1987 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 28,199 votes (75.9%). Result: UUP hold.
What was the majority in Strangford in 1987?
20,646 votes (55.6% of valid votes) over the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
What was the turnout in Strangford in 1987?
57.6% of the 64,475 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,137 votes).
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