1997 general election · East of England
Cambridge: 1997 general election result
Labour won Cambridge at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,137. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,13727.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.5%51,339 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,812
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,436 | 53.4% | |
| Conservative | 13,299 | 25.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 8,287 | 16.1% | |
| Others | 2,317 | 4.5% | |
| Valid votes | 51,339 | ||
| Majority | 14,137 | 27.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cambridge at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,436 votes (53.4%).
What was the majority in Cambridge in 1997?
14,137 votes (27.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cambridge in 1997?
71.5% of the 71,812 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,339 votes).
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