1987 General Election
Mid Bedfordshire
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percent | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Lyell, Nicholas | 37,411 | 59% | +2.2% | |
| Social Democratic | Hills, Nikolas | 14,560 | 23% | -3.9% | |
| Labour | Heywood, John | 11,463 | 18.1% | +1.9% | |
| Majority | 22,851 | 36% | +6.1% | Turnout | 63,434 | 78.6% | 1.7% | Swing | +3.05% |
