1987 general election · East of England
Suffolk Central: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Suffolk Central at the 1987 general election with a majority of 16,290. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,29027.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.2%60,371 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,199
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,422 | 53.7% | +0.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,132 | 26.7% | −0.6 | |
| Labour | 11,817 | 19.6% | +0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 60,371 | |||
| Majority | 16,290 | 27.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Suffolk Central at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,422 votes (53.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Suffolk Central in 1987?
16,290 votes (27.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Suffolk Central in 1987?
76.2% of the 79,199 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,371 votes).
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