1997 general election · South West
Cheltenham: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Cheltenham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,645. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 6,64513.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.0%50,303 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,950
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 24,877 | 49.5% | |
| Conservative | 18,232 | 36.2% | |
| Labour | 5,100 | 10.1% | |
| Others | 2,094 | 4.2% | |
| Valid votes | 50,303 | ||
| Majority | 6,645 | 13.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cheltenham at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 24,877 votes (49.5%).
What was the majority in Cheltenham in 1997?
6,645 votes (13.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cheltenham in 1997?
74.0% of the 67,950 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,303 votes).
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