Boothferry — UK General Election Results
Boothferry was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 17,535 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Boothferry from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Paul Bryan (Conservative) | 30,536 | 57.7% | Andrew Steven Ellis (Liberal) | 17,420 (32.9 pts) | 73.1% |
| 1987 | David Davis (Conservative) | 31,716 | 55.7% | Joan Dorothy Davies (Liberal) | 18,970 (33.3 pts) | 75.8% |
| 1992 | David Davis (Conservative) | 35,266 | 54.8% | Louise Coubrough (Labour) | 17,535 (27.2 pts) | 79.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bryan | Conservative | 30,536 | 57.7% | Yes |
| Andrew Steven Ellis | Liberal | 13,116 | 24.8% | No |
| Terry Geraghty | Labour | 9,271 | 17.5% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Davis | Conservative | 31,716 | 55.7% | Yes |
| Joan Dorothy Davies | Liberal | 12,746 | 22.4% | No |
| Roy Donson | Labour | 12,498 | 21.9% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Davis | Conservative | 35,266 | 54.8% | Yes |
| Louise Coubrough | Labour | 17,731 | 27.5% | No |
| John Goss | Liberal Democrat | 11,388 | 17.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Boothferry has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Boothferry in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won Boothferry in 1992 with 35,266 votes (54.8%), a majority of 17,535 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Boothferry since 1983?
Since 1983, Boothferry has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Boothferry?
The closest result on record for Boothferry was 1992, when Conservative beat Labour by just 17,535 votes (27.2 percentage points).