1997 general election · South East
Chesham and Amersham: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Chesham and Amersham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 13,859. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,85926.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%52,197 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,029
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,298 | 50.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,439 | 23.8% | |
| Labour | 10,240 | 19.6% | |
| Others | 3,220 | 6.2% | |
| Valid votes | 52,197 | ||
| Majority | 13,859 | 26.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Chesham and Amersham at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,298 votes (50.4%).
What was the majority in Chesham and Amersham in 1997?
13,859 votes (26.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Chesham and Amersham in 1997?
74.5% of the 70,029 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,197 votes).
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