1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Calder Valley: 1997 general election result
Labour won Calder Valley at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,255. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,25511.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%56,466 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,901
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,050 | 46.1% | |
| Conservative | 19,795 | 35.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 8,322 | 14.7% | |
| Others | 2,299 | 4.1% | |
| Valid votes | 56,466 | ||
| Majority | 6,255 | 11.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Calder Valley at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,050 votes (46.1%).
What was the majority in Calder Valley in 1997?
6,255 votes (11.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Calder Valley in 1997?
75.4% of the 74,901 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,466 votes).
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