1997 general election · North West
Ashton under Lyne: 1997 general election result
Labour won Ashton under Lyne at the 1997 general election with a majority of 22,965. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 22,96548.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.4%47,280 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,308
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,919 | 67.5% | |
| Conservative | 8,954 | 18.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,603 | 9.7% | |
| Others | 1,804 | 3.8% | |
| Valid votes | 47,280 | ||
| Majority | 22,965 | 48.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ashton under Lyne at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,919 votes (67.5%).
What was the majority in Ashton under Lyne in 1997?
22,965 votes (48.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ashton under Lyne in 1997?
65.4% of the 72,308 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,280 votes).
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