1997 general election · East of England
Colchester: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Colchester at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,581. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 1,5813.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.6%52,006 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,743
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 17,886 | 34.4% | |
| Conservative | 16,305 | 31.4% | |
| Labour | 15,891 | 30.6% | |
| Others | 1,924 | 3.7% | |
| Valid votes | 52,006 | ||
| Majority | 1,581 | 3.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Colchester at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 17,886 votes (34.4%).
What was the majority in Colchester in 1997?
1,581 votes (3.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Colchester in 1997?
69.6% of the 74,743 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,006 votes).
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