1987 general election · South West
Wansdyke: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Wansdyke at the 1987 general election with a majority of 16,144. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,14426.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.3%61,161 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,239
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,537 | 51.6% | +1.0 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,393 | 25.2% | −2.2 | |
| Labour | 14,231 | 23.3% | +1.6 | |
| Valid votes | 61,161 | |||
| Majority | 16,144 | 26.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wansdyke at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,537 votes (51.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wansdyke in 1987?
16,144 votes (26.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Wansdyke in 1987?
81.3% of the 75,239 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,161 votes).
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