1987 general election · West Midlands
Walsall North: 1987 general election result
Labour won Walsall North at the 1987 general election with a majority of 1,790. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,7903.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.8%50,411 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,331
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,458 | 42.6% | +0.1 | |
| Conservative | 19,668 | 39.0% | +2.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,285 | 18.4% | −2.3 | |
| Valid votes | 50,411 | |||
| Majority | 1,790 | 3.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Walsall North at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,458 votes (42.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Walsall North in 1987?
1,790 votes (3.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Walsall North in 1987?
73.8% of the 68,331 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,411 votes).
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