Wyre — UK General Election Results
Wyre was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 11,664 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Wyre from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Walter Clegg (Conservative) | 26,559 | 56.4% | Iain Murdoch (Social Democratic Party) | 14,811 (31.5 pts) | 71.4% |
| 1987 | Keith Mans (Conservative) | 26,800 | 53.0% | Iain Murdoch (Social Democratic Party) | 14,661 (29.0 pts) | 75.4% |
| 1992 | Keith Mans (Conservative) | 29,449 | 54.6% | David Borrow (Labour) | 11,664 (21.6 pts) | 79.5% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Clegg | Conservative | 26,559 | 56.4% | Yes |
| Iain Murdoch | Social Democratic Party | 11,748 | 25.0% | No |
| William Goldsmith | Labour | 8,743 | 18.6% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Mans | Conservative | 26,800 | 53.0% | Yes |
| Iain Murdoch | Social Democratic Party | 12,139 | 24.0% | No |
| Paul Ainscough | Labour | 10,725 | 21.2% | No |
| Arthur Brown | Green | 874 | 1.7% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Mans | Conservative | 29,449 | 54.6% | Yes |
| David Borrow | Labour | 17,785 | 33.0% | No |
| John Ault | Liberal Democrat | 6,420 | 11.9% | No |
| Roger Perry | Natural Law | 260 | 0.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Wyre 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 Wyre in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won Wyre in 1992 with 29,449 votes (54.6%), a majority of 11,664 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Wyre since 1983?
Since 1983, Wyre has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Wyre?
The closest result on record for Wyre was 1992, when Conservative beat Labour by just 11,664 votes (21.6 percentage points).