1997 general election · North West
Bolton West: 1997 general election result
Labour won Bolton West at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,072. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,07214.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%49,160 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,607
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,342 | 49.5% | |
| Conservative | 17,270 | 35.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,309 | 10.8% | |
| Others | 2,239 | 4.6% | |
| Valid votes | 49,160 | ||
| Majority | 7,072 | 14.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bolton West at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,342 votes (49.5%).
What was the majority in Bolton West in 1997?
7,072 votes (14.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bolton West in 1997?
77.3% of the 63,607 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,160 votes).
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