1997 general election · South West
East Devon: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won East Devon at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,494. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,49414.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.0%52,545 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,146
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,797 | 43.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 15,303 | 29.1% | |
| Labour | 9,292 | 17.7% | |
| Others | 5,153 | 9.8% | |
| Valid votes | 52,545 | ||
| Majority | 7,494 | 14.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won East Devon at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,797 votes (43.4%).
What was the majority in East Devon in 1997?
7,494 votes (14.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in East Devon in 1997?
76.0% of the 69,146 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,545 votes).
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