Gainsborough and Horncastle — UK General Election Results
Gainsborough and Horncastle was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 16,245 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Gainsborough and Horncastle from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Edward Leigh (Conservative) | 25,625 | 50.9% | Andrew Phillips (Liberal) | 5,067 (10.1 pts) | 75.0% |
| 1987 | Edward Leigh (Conservative) | 28,621 | 53.3% | David Grace (Liberal) | 9,723 (18.1 pts) | 76.9% |
| 1992 | Edward Leigh (Conservative) | 31,444 | 54.0% | Neil Taylor (Liberal Democrat) | 16,245 (27.9 pts) | 80.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Leigh | Conservative | 25,625 | 50.9% | Yes |
| Andrew Phillips | Liberal | 20,558 | 40.8% | No |
| Carl Albert James | Labour | 3,886 | 7.7% | No |
| Dixon, Geoffrey Wilkinson | Green | 279 | 0.6% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Leigh | Conservative | 28,621 | 53.3% | Yes |
| David Grace | Liberal | 18,898 | 35.2% | No |
| Robin Andrew Naylor | Labour | 6,156 | 11.5% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Leigh | Conservative | 31,444 | 54.0% | Yes |
| Neil Taylor | Liberal Democrat | 15,199 | 26.1% | No |
| Fiona Jones | Labour | 11,619 | 19.9% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Gainsborough and Horncastle 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 Gainsborough and Horncastle in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won Gainsborough and Horncastle in 1992 with 31,444 votes (54.0%), a majority of 16,245 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Gainsborough and Horncastle since 1983?
Since 1983, Gainsborough and Horncastle has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Gainsborough and Horncastle?
The closest result on record for Gainsborough and Horncastle was 1983, when Conservative beat Liberal by just 5,067 votes (10.1 percentage points).