1987 general election · South East
Worthing: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Worthing at the 1987 general election with a majority of 18,501. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,50133.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.8%56,032 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,000
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,573 | 61.7% | +0.9 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,072 | 28.7% | −3.9 | |
| Labour | 5,387 | 9.6% | +3.8 | |
| Valid votes | 56,032 | |||
| Majority | 18,501 | 33.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Worthing at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,573 votes (61.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Worthing in 1987?
18,501 votes (33.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Worthing in 1987?
72.8% of the 77,000 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,032 votes).
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