Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire: 1997 general election result
Labour won Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 9,621. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,62122.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%42,641 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,724
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,956 | 49.2% | |
| Conservative | 11,335 | 26.6% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 5,402 | 12.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,516 | 8.3% | |
| Others | 1,432 | 3.4% | |
| Valid votes | 42,641 | ||
| Majority | 9,621 | 22.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,956 votes (49.2%).
What was the majority in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire in 1997?
9,621 votes (22.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire in 1997?
76.5% of the 55,724 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,641 votes).
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