1997 general election · South East
Buckingham: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Buckingham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 12,386. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,38625.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%49,398 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,945
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,594 | 49.8% | |
| Labour | 12,208 | 24.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,175 | 24.7% | |
| Others | 421 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 49,398 | ||
| Majority | 12,386 | 25.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Buckingham at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,594 votes (49.8%).
What was the majority in Buckingham in 1997?
12,386 votes (25.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Buckingham in 1997?
78.5% of the 62,945 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,398 votes).
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