1987 general election · South East
Woking: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Woking at the 1987 general election with a majority of 16,544. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,54426.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.1%61,973 valid votes
- Electorate
- 82,476
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,990 | 58.1% | −0.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,446 | 31.4% | +2.0 | |
| Labour | 6,537 | 10.6% | −1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 61,973 | |||
| Majority | 16,544 | 26.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Woking at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,990 votes (58.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Woking in 1987?
16,544 votes (26.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Woking in 1987?
75.1% of the 82,476 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,973 votes).
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