1987 general election · West Midlands
Wolverhampton South West: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Wolverhampton South West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 10,318. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,31819.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%51,768 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,586
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,235 | 50.7% | +0.1 | |
| Labour | 15,917 | 30.8% | +3.3 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,616 | 18.6% | −2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 51,768 | |||
| Majority | 10,318 | 19.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wolverhampton South West at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,235 votes (50.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wolverhampton South West in 1987?
10,318 votes (19.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wolverhampton South West in 1987?
75.5% of the 68,586 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,768 votes).
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