1997 general election · North West
Congleton: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Congleton at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,130. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,13011.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.6%53,418 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,873
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,012 | 41.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 15,882 | 29.7% | |
| Labour | 14,713 | 27.5% | |
| Others | 811 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 53,418 | ||
| Majority | 6,130 | 11.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Congleton at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,012 votes (41.2%).
What was the majority in Congleton in 1997?
6,130 votes (11.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Congleton in 1997?
77.6% of the 68,873 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,418 votes).
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