1997 general election · West Midlands
Coventry South: 1997 general election result
Labour won Coventry South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,953. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,95321.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.7%50,124 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,967
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,511 | 50.9% | |
| Conservative | 14,558 | 29.0% | |
| Others | 5,438 | 10.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,617 | 9.2% | |
| Valid votes | 50,124 | ||
| Majority | 10,953 | 21.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Coventry South at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,511 votes (50.9%).
What was the majority in Coventry South in 1997?
10,953 votes (21.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Coventry South in 1997?
68.7% of the 72,967 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,124 votes).
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