1997 general election · South East
Brighton Kemptown: 1997 general election result
Labour won Brighton Kemptown at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,534. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,5347.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.6%46,132 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,319
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,479 | 46.6% | |
| Conservative | 17,945 | 38.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,478 | 9.7% | |
| Others | 2,230 | 4.8% | |
| Valid votes | 46,132 | ||
| Majority | 3,534 | 7.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Brighton Kemptown at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,479 votes (46.6%).
What was the majority in Brighton Kemptown in 1997?
3,534 votes (7.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Brighton Kemptown in 1997?
70.6% of the 65,319 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,132 votes).
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