1987 general election · South East
Thanet South: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Thanet South at the 1987 general election with a majority of 13,683. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,68329.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%46,260 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,761
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,135 | 54.3% | −2.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,452 | 24.8% | +0.7 | |
| Labour | 9,673 | 20.9% | +1.5 | |
| Valid votes | 46,260 | |||
| Majority | 13,683 | 29.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Thanet South at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,135 votes (54.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Thanet South in 1987?
13,683 votes (29.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Thanet South in 1987?
73.7% of the 62,761 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,260 votes).
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