Blaenau Gwent: 1997 general election result
Labour won Blaenau Gwent at the 1997 general election with a majority of 28,035. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 28,03570.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%39,630 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,815
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,493 | 79.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,458 | 8.7% | |
| Conservative | 2,607 | 6.6% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,072 | 5.2% | |
| Valid votes | 39,630 | ||
| Majority | 28,035 | 70.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blaenau Gwent at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,493 votes (79.5%).
What was the majority in Blaenau Gwent in 1997?
28,035 votes (70.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Blaenau Gwent in 1997?
72.3% of the 54,815 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,630 votes).
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