1987 general election · West Midlands
Sutton Coldfield: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Sutton Coldfield at the 1987 general election with a majority of 21,183. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 21,18339.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%53,871 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,329
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,475 | 64.0% | −1.4 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,292 | 24.7% | −1.6 | |
| Labour | 6,104 | 11.3% | +3.0 | |
| Valid votes | 53,871 | |||
| Majority | 21,183 | 39.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sutton Coldfield at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,475 votes (64.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Sutton Coldfield in 1987?
21,183 votes (39.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Sutton Coldfield in 1987?
74.5% of the 72,329 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,871 votes).
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