Vale of Glamorgan: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Vale of Glamorgan at the 1987 general election with a majority of 6,251. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,25112.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.3%51,786 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,310
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,229 | 46.8% | −1.3 | |
| Labour | 17,978 | 34.7% | +9.0 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,633 | 16.7% | −7.2 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 946 | 1.8% | −0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 51,786 | |||
| Majority | 6,251 | 12.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Vale of Glamorgan at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,229 votes (46.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Vale of Glamorgan in 1987?
6,251 votes (12.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Vale of Glamorgan in 1987?
79.3% of the 65,310 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,786 votes).
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