1997 general election · North West
Bury North: 1997 general election result
Labour won Bury North at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,866. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,86614.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.8%55,053 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,717
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,523 | 51.8% | |
| Conservative | 20,657 | 37.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,536 | 8.2% | |
| Others | 1,337 | 2.4% | |
| Valid votes | 55,053 | ||
| Majority | 7,866 | 14.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bury North at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,523 votes (51.8%).
What was the majority in Bury North in 1997?
7,866 votes (14.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bury North in 1997?
77.8% of the 70,717 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,053 votes).
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