1997 general election · East Midlands
Charnwood: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Charnwood at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,900. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,90010.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%56,173 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,034
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,110 | 46.5% | |
| Labour | 20,210 | 36.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,224 | 12.9% | |
| Others | 2,629 | 4.7% | |
| Valid votes | 56,173 | ||
| Majority | 5,900 | 10.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Charnwood at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,110 votes (46.5%).
What was the majority in Charnwood in 1997?
5,900 votes (10.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Charnwood in 1997?
76.9% of the 73,034 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,173 votes).
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