1997 general election · East of England
Bury St Edmunds: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Bury St Edmunds at the 1997 general election with a majority of 368. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3680.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%55,525 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,017
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,290 | 38.3% | |
| Labour | 20,922 | 37.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 10,102 | 18.2% | |
| Others | 3,211 | 5.8% | |
| Valid votes | 55,525 | ||
| Majority | 368 | 0.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bury St Edmunds at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,290 votes (38.3%).
What was the majority in Bury St Edmunds in 1997?
368 votes (0.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bury St Edmunds in 1997?
75.0% of the 74,017 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,525 votes).
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