1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley East and Mexborough: 1997 general election result
Labour won Barnsley East and Mexborough at the 1997 general election with a majority of 26,763. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 26,76361.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.6%43,335 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,105
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,699 | 73.2% | |
| Conservative | 4,936 | 11.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,489 | 10.4% | |
| Others | 2,211 | 5.1% | |
| Valid votes | 43,335 | ||
| Majority | 26,763 | 61.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley East and Mexborough at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,699 votes (73.2%).
What was the majority in Barnsley East and Mexborough in 1997?
26,763 votes (61.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barnsley East and Mexborough in 1997?
63.6% of the 68,105 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,335 votes).
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