Cardiff South and Penarth: 1997 general election result
Labour won Cardiff South and Penarth at the 1997 general election with a majority of 13,861. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,86132.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.3%42,420 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,138
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,647 | 53.4% | |
| Conservative | 8,786 | 20.7% | |
| Others | 5,667 | 13.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,964 | 9.3% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,356 | 3.2% | |
| Valid votes | 42,420 | ||
| Majority | 13,861 | 32.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cardiff South and Penarth at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,647 votes (53.4%).
What was the majority in Cardiff South and Penarth in 1997?
13,861 votes (32.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cardiff South and Penarth in 1997?
68.3% of the 62,138 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,420 votes).
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