1997 general election · South West
Bridgwater: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Bridgwater at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,796. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,7963.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.4%54,622 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,412
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,174 | 36.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 18,378 | 33.7% | |
| Labour | 13,519 | 24.8% | |
| Others | 2,551 | 4.7% | |
| Valid votes | 54,622 | ||
| Majority | 1,796 | 3.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bridgwater at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,174 votes (36.9%).
What was the majority in Bridgwater in 1997?
1,796 votes (3.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Bridgwater in 1997?
74.4% of the 73,412 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,622 votes).
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