1997 general election · North West
Blackburn: 1997 general election result
Labour won Blackburn at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,451. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,45130.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.9%47,495 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,132
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,141 | 55.0% | |
| Conservative | 11,690 | 24.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,990 | 10.5% | |
| Others | 4,674 | 9.8% | |
| Valid votes | 47,495 | ||
| Majority | 14,451 | 30.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blackburn at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,141 votes (55.0%).
What was the majority in Blackburn in 1997?
14,451 votes (30.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Blackburn in 1997?
64.9% of the 73,132 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,495 votes).
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