Ceredigion: 1997 general election result
Plaid Cymru won Ceredigion at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,961. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Plaid CymruPlaid Cymru
- Majority
- 6,96117.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%40,186 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,378
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaid Cymru Won | 16,728 | 41.6% | |
| Labour | 9,767 | 24.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,616 | 16.5% | |
| Conservative | 5,983 | 14.9% | |
| Others | 1,092 | 2.7% | |
| Valid votes | 40,186 | ||
| Majority | 6,961 | 17.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Ceredigion at the 1997 general election?
The Plaid Cymru candidate won with 16,728 votes (41.6%).
What was the majority in Ceredigion in 1997?
6,961 votes (17.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ceredigion in 1997?
73.9% of the 54,378 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,186 votes).
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