1987 general election · South East
Sussex Mid: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Sussex Mid at the 1987 general election with a majority of 18,292. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,29229.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.2%61,843 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,147
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 37,781 | 61.1% | −0.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,489 | 31.5% | −0.8 | |
| Labour | 4,573 | 7.4% | +1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 61,843 | |||
| Majority | 18,292 | 29.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sussex Mid at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 37,781 votes (61.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Sussex Mid in 1987?
18,292 votes (29.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Sussex Mid in 1987?
77.2% of the 80,147 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,843 votes).
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