| Year: | 1987 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1987 General Election |
| Constituency: | South Down |
| Turnout: | 79.4% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| McGrady, Eddie | SDLP | 26579 |
| Powell, Enoch | UUP | 25848 |
| Ritchie, Geraldine | Sinn Féin | 2363 |
| Laird, Siobhan | Alliance | 1069 |
| O'Hagan, Des | Workers' Party | 675 |