1997 general election · London
Carshalton and Wallington: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Carshalton and Wallington at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,267. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 2,2674.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.3%48,423 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,064
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 18,490 | 38.2% | |
| Conservative | 16,223 | 33.5% | |
| Labour | 11,565 | 23.9% | |
| Others | 2,145 | 4.4% | |
| Valid votes | 48,423 | ||
| Majority | 2,267 | 4.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Carshalton and Wallington at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 18,490 votes (38.2%).
What was the majority in Carshalton and Wallington in 1997?
2,267 votes (4.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Carshalton and Wallington in 1997?
73.3% of the 66,064 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,423 votes).
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