1992 general election · North West
Penrith and the Border: 1992 general election result
The Conservatives won Penrith and the Border at the 1992 general election with a majority of 18,449. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,44931.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.7%58,777 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,769
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,808 | 57.5% | −2.7 | |
| Liberal Democrats | 15,359 | 26.1% | +26.1 | |
| Labour | 8,871 | 15.1% | +4.1 | |
| Others | 739 | 1.3% | +1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 58,777 | |||
| Majority | 18,449 | 31.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1987 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Penrith and the Border at the 1992 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,808 votes (57.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Penrith and the Border in 1992?
18,449 votes (31.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Penrith and the Border in 1992?
79.7% of the 73,769 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,777 votes).
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