1997 general election · East of England
Braintree: 1997 general election result
Labour won Braintree at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,451. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,4512.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%55,576 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,032
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,729 | 42.7% | |
| Conservative | 22,278 | 40.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,418 | 11.6% | |
| Others | 3,151 | 5.7% | |
| Valid votes | 55,576 | ||
| Majority | 1,451 | 2.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Braintree at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,729 votes (42.7%).
What was the majority in Braintree in 1997?
1,451 votes (2.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Braintree in 1997?
76.1% of the 73,032 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,576 votes).
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