1997 general election · West Midlands
Cannock Chase: 1997 general election result
Labour won Cannock Chase at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,478. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,47827.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.0%52,366 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,784
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,705 | 54.8% | |
| Conservative | 14,227 | 27.2% | |
| Others | 4,897 | 9.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,537 | 8.7% | |
| Valid votes | 52,366 | ||
| Majority | 14,478 | 27.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Cannock Chase at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,705 votes (54.8%).
What was the majority in Cannock Chase in 1997?
14,478 votes (27.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cannock Chase in 1997?
74.0% of the 70,784 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,366 votes).
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