1997 general election · South East
Bexhill and Battle: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Bexhill and Battle at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,100. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,10022.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%48,994 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,803
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,570 | 48.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,470 | 25.5% | |
| Labour | 8,866 | 18.1% | |
| Others | 4,088 | 8.3% | |
| Valid votes | 48,994 | ||
| Majority | 11,100 | 22.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bexhill and Battle at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,570 votes (48.1%).
What was the majority in Bexhill and Battle in 1997?
11,100 votes (22.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Bexhill and Battle in 1997?
74.5% of the 65,803 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,994 votes).
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