1997 general election · London
Croydon South: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Croydon South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,930. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,93022.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%54,199 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,787
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,649 | 47.3% | |
| Labour | 13,719 | 25.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 11,441 | 21.1% | |
| Others | 3,390 | 6.3% | |
| Valid votes | 54,199 | ||
| Majority | 11,930 | 22.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon South at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,649 votes (47.3%).
What was the majority in Croydon South in 1997?
11,930 votes (22.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Croydon South in 1997?
73.5% of the 73,787 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,199 votes).
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