1997 general election · North West
Bolton North East: 1997 general election result
Labour won Bolton North East at the 1997 general election with a majority of 12,669. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,66925.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.4%49,207 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,996
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,621 | 56.1% | |
| Conservative | 14,952 | 30.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,862 | 9.9% | |
| Others | 1,772 | 3.6% | |
| Valid votes | 49,207 | ||
| Majority | 12,669 | 25.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bolton North East at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,621 votes (56.1%).
What was the majority in Bolton North East in 1997?
12,669 votes (25.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bolton North East in 1997?
72.4% of the 67,996 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,207 votes).
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