Caernarfon: 1997 general election result
Plaid Cymru won Caernarfon at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,449. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Plaid CymruPlaid Cymru
- Majority
- 7,44921.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%34,510 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,815
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaid Cymru Won | 17,616 | 51.1% | |
| Labour | 10,167 | 29.5% | |
| Conservative | 4,230 | 12.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 1,686 | 4.9% | |
| Others | 811 | 2.4% | |
| Valid votes | 34,510 | ||
| Majority | 7,449 | 21.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Caernarfon at the 1997 general election?
The Plaid Cymru candidate won with 17,616 votes (51.1%).
What was the majority in Caernarfon in 1997?
7,449 votes (21.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Caernarfon in 1997?
73.7% of the 46,815 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,510 votes).
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