1987 general election · West Midlands
Wolverhampton South East: 1987 general election result
Labour won Wolverhampton South East at the 1987 general election with a majority of 6,398. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,39815.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%40,380 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,710
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,760 | 48.9% | +4.2 | |
| Conservative | 13,362 | 33.1% | +1.2 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,258 | 18.0% | −5.4 | |
| Valid votes | 40,380 | |||
| Majority | 6,398 | 15.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wolverhampton South East at the 1987 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,760 votes (48.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Wolverhampton South East in 1987?
6,398 votes (15.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wolverhampton South East in 1987?
72.5% of the 55,710 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,380 votes).
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