1997 general election · East Midlands
Chesterfield: 1997 general election result
Labour won Chesterfield at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,775. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,77511.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.9%51,389 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,472
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,105 | 50.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 20,330 | 39.6% | |
| Conservative | 4,752 | 9.3% | |
| Others | 202 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 51,389 | ||
| Majority | 5,775 | 11.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Chesterfield at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,105 votes (50.8%).
What was the majority in Chesterfield in 1997?
5,775 votes (11.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Chesterfield in 1997?
70.9% of the 72,472 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,389 votes).
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