1997 general election · East Midlands
Boston and Skegness: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Boston and Skegness at the 1997 general election with a majority of 647. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6471.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.9%46,574 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,623
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,750 | 42.4% | |
| Labour | 19,103 | 41.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,721 | 16.6% | |
| Valid votes | 46,574 | ||
| Majority | 647 | 1.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Boston and Skegness at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,750 votes (42.4%).
What was the majority in Boston and Skegness in 1997?
647 votes (1.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Boston and Skegness in 1997?
68.9% of the 67,623 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,574 votes).
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