1997 general election · South East
Canterbury: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Canterbury at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,964. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,9647.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%54,109 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,684
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,913 | 38.7% | |
| Labour | 16,949 | 31.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,854 | 23.8% | |
| Others | 3,393 | 6.3% | |
| Valid votes | 54,109 | ||
| Majority | 3,964 | 7.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Canterbury at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,913 votes (38.7%).
What was the majority in Canterbury in 1997?
3,964 votes (7.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Canterbury in 1997?
72.5% of the 74,684 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,109 votes).
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