1997 general election · South West
Bournemouth West: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Bournemouth West at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,710. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,71013.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.2%41,072 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,032
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,115 | 41.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 11,405 | 27.8% | |
| Labour | 10,093 | 24.6% | |
| Others | 2,459 | 6.0% | |
| Valid votes | 41,072 | ||
| Majority | 5,710 | 13.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bournemouth West at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,115 votes (41.7%).
What was the majority in Bournemouth West in 1997?
5,710 votes (13.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Bournemouth West in 1997?
66.2% of the 62,032 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,072 votes).
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