1997 general election · North West
Chester, City of: 1997 general election result
Labour won Chester, City of at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,553. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,55318.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- —56,257 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,730
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,806 | 53.0% | |
| Conservative | 19,253 | 34.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,353 | 9.5% | |
| Others | 1,845 | 3.3% | |
| Valid votes | 56,257 | ||
| Majority | 10,553 | 18.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Chester, City of at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,806 votes (53.0%).
What was the majority in Chester, City of in 1997?
10,553 votes (18.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
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