Cardiff North: 1997 general election result
Labour won Cardiff North at the 1997 general election with a majority of 8,126. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,12616.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.2%48,488 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,468
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,460 | 50.5% | |
| Conservative | 16,334 | 33.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,294 | 10.9% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,201 | 2.5% | |
| Others | 1,199 | 2.5% | |
| Valid votes | 48,488 | ||
| Majority | 8,126 | 16.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cardiff North at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,460 votes (50.5%).
What was the majority in Cardiff North in 1997?
8,126 votes (16.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cardiff North in 1997?
80.2% of the 60,468 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,488 votes).
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