1987 general election · East of England
Suffolk South: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Suffolk South at the 1987 general election with a majority of 16,243. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,24325.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.6%63,577 valid votes
- Electorate
- 81,954
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,972 | 53.4% | +2.8 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,729 | 27.9% | −3.4 | |
| Labour | 11,876 | 18.7% | +0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 63,577 | |||
| Majority | 16,243 | 25.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Suffolk South at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,972 votes (53.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Suffolk South in 1987?
16,243 votes (25.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Suffolk South in 1987?
77.6% of the 81,954 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,577 votes).
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