1997 general election · North East
Blaydon: 1997 general election result
Labour won Blaydon at the 1997 general election with a majority of 16,605. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,60536.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.0%45,925 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,699
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,535 | 60.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 10,930 | 23.8% | |
| Conservative | 6,048 | 13.2% | |
| Others | 1,412 | 3.1% | |
| Valid votes | 45,925 | ||
| Majority | 16,605 | 36.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blaydon at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,535 votes (60.0%).
What was the majority in Blaydon in 1997?
16,605 votes (36.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Blaydon in 1997?
71.0% of the 64,699 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,925 votes).
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