1997 general election · South West
Bournemouth East: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Bournemouth East at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,342. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,34210.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.2%43,432 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,858
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,997 | 41.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 13,655 | 31.4% | |
| Labour | 9,181 | 21.1% | |
| Others | 2,599 | 6.0% | |
| Valid votes | 43,432 | ||
| Majority | 4,342 | 10.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bournemouth East at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,997 votes (41.4%).
What was the majority in Bournemouth East in 1997?
4,342 votes (10.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Bournemouth East in 1997?
70.2% of the 61,858 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,432 votes).
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