1997 general election · East of England
Brentwood and Ongar: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Brentwood and Ongar at the 1997 general election with a majority of 9,690. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,69019.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%50,726 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,181
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,031 | 45.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 13,341 | 26.3% | |
| Labour | 11,231 | 22.1% | |
| Others | 3,123 | 6.2% | |
| Valid votes | 50,726 | ||
| Majority | 9,690 | 19.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Brentwood and Ongar at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,031 votes (45.4%).
What was the majority in Brentwood and Ongar in 1997?
9,690 votes (19.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Brentwood and Ongar in 1997?
76.6% of the 66,181 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,726 votes).
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