Brecon and Radnorshire: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Brecon and Radnorshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,097. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 5,09711.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.2%42,881 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,142
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 17,516 | 40.9% | |
| Conservative | 12,419 | 29.0% | |
| Labour | 11,424 | 26.6% | |
| Others | 900 | 2.1% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 622 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 42,881 | ||
| Majority | 5,097 | 11.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Brecon and Radnorshire at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 17,516 votes (40.9%).
What was the majority in Brecon and Radnorshire in 1997?
5,097 votes (11.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Brecon and Radnorshire in 1997?
82.2% of the 52,142 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,881 votes).
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