| Year: | 1987 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1987 General Election |
| Constituency: | East Londonderry |
| Turnout: | 68.7% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Ross, William | UUP | 29532 |
| Doherty, Arthur | SDLP | 9375 |
| Davey, John | Sinn Féin | 5464 |
| McGowan, Paddy | Alliance | 3237 |
| Donnelly, Francie | Workers' Party | 935 |
| Samuel, Malcolm | Ecology | 281 |