1997 general election · East Midlands
Bosworth: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Bosworth at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,027. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,0272.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.4%52,153 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,249
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,189 | 40.6% | |
| Labour | 20,162 | 38.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,281 | 17.8% | |
| Others | 1,521 | 2.9% | |
| Valid votes | 52,153 | ||
| Majority | 1,027 | 2.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bosworth at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,189 votes (40.6%).
What was the majority in Bosworth in 1997?
1,027 votes (2.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bosworth in 1997?
76.4% of the 68,249 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,153 votes).
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