1997 general election · North West
Blackpool South: 1997 general election result
Labour won Blackpool South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,616. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,61622.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.7%51,340 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,861
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,282 | 57.0% | |
| Conservative | 17,666 | 34.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,392 | 8.6% | |
| Valid votes | 51,340 | ||
| Majority | 11,616 | 22.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool South at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,282 votes (57.0%).
What was the majority in Blackpool South in 1997?
11,616 votes (22.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Blackpool South in 1997?
67.7% of the 75,861 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,340 votes).
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