1997 general election · South East
Chatham and Aylesford: 1997 general election result
Labour won Chatham and Aylesford at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,790. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,7905.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.6%49,161 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,644
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,191 | 43.1% | |
| Conservative | 18,401 | 37.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,389 | 15.0% | |
| Others | 2,180 | 4.4% | |
| Valid votes | 49,161 | ||
| Majority | 2,790 | 5.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Chatham and Aylesford at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,191 votes (43.1%).
What was the majority in Chatham and Aylesford in 1997?
2,790 votes (5.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Chatham and Aylesford in 1997?
70.6% of the 69,644 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,161 votes).
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