1997 general election · South West
Devizes: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Devizes at the 1997 general election with a majority of 9,782. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,78216.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%60,036 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,383
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,710 | 42.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 15,928 | 26.5% | |
| Labour | 14,551 | 24.2% | |
| Others | 3,847 | 6.4% | |
| Valid votes | 60,036 | ||
| Majority | 9,782 | 16.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Devizes at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,710 votes (42.8%).
What was the majority in Devizes in 1997?
9,782 votes (16.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Devizes in 1997?
74.7% of the 80,383 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,036 votes).
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