Carmarthen East and Dinefwr: 1997 general election result
Labour won Carmarthen East and Dinefwr at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,450. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,4508.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%41,732 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,121
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,907 | 42.9% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 14,457 | 34.6% | |
| Conservative | 5,022 | 12.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,150 | 7.6% | |
| Others | 1,196 | 2.9% | |
| Valid votes | 41,732 | ||
| Majority | 3,450 | 8.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Carmarthen East and Dinefwr at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,907 votes (42.9%).
What was the majority in Carmarthen East and Dinefwr in 1997?
3,450 votes (8.3% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Carmarthen East and Dinefwr in 1997?
78.6% of the 53,121 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,732 votes).
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