1997 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Selly Oak: 1997 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Selly Oak at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,088. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,08827.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.1%50,550 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,136
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,121 | 55.6% | |
| Conservative | 14,033 | 27.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,121 | 12.1% | |
| Others | 2,275 | 4.5% | |
| Valid votes | 50,550 | ||
| Majority | 14,088 | 27.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Selly Oak at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,121 votes (55.6%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Selly Oak in 1997?
14,088 votes (27.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Selly Oak in 1997?
70.1% of the 72,136 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,550 votes).
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