Cardiff West: 1997 general election result
Labour won Cardiff West at the 1997 general election with a majority of 15,628. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,62838.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.2%40,277 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,244
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,297 | 60.3% | |
| Conservative | 8,669 | 21.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,366 | 10.8% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,949 | 4.8% | |
| Others | 996 | 2.5% | |
| Valid votes | 40,277 | ||
| Majority | 15,628 | 38.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cardiff West at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,297 votes (60.3%).
What was the majority in Cardiff West in 1997?
15,628 votes (38.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cardiff West in 1997?
69.2% of the 58,244 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,277 votes).
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