1997 general election · South West
Christchurch: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Christchurch at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,165. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,1653.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%56,199 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,566
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,095 | 46.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 23,930 | 42.6% | |
| Labour | 3,884 | 6.9% | |
| Others | 2,290 | 4.1% | |
| Valid votes | 56,199 | ||
| Majority | 2,165 | 3.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Christchurch at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,095 votes (46.4%).
What was the majority in Christchurch in 1997?
2,165 votes (3.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Christchurch in 1997?
78.5% of the 71,566 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,199 votes).
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