1987 Schleswig-Holstein state election

The 1987 Schleswig-Holstein state election was held on 13 September 1987 to elect the members of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein. The election resulted in a deadlock, with both the left-leaning parties (SPD and SSW) had 37 seats, and the right-leaning parties (CDU and FDP) had 37 seats, and concluded with the Barschel affair.

Results Political partyVotesShare in %Direct mandateSeatsSPD701,12445.232836CDU660,48442.611633FDP81,1135.234GRÜNE60,4083.90SSW23,3161.50120,6281.33DKP2,3380.15ÖDP5560.03390.00Independents300.00Total1,550,0364474

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