1997 general election · South East
Basingstoke: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Basingstoke at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,397. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,3974.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%57,129 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,063
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,751 | 43.3% | |
| Labour | 22,354 | 39.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,714 | 17.0% | |
| Others | 310 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 57,129 | ||
| Majority | 2,397 | 4.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Basingstoke at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,751 votes (43.3%).
What was the majority in Basingstoke in 1997?
2,397 votes (4.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Basingstoke in 1997?
74.1% of the 77,063 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,129 votes).
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