1997 general election · London
East Ham: 1997 general election result
Labour won East Ham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 19,358. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,35848.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 60.3%39,889 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,111
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,779 | 64.6% | |
| Conservative | 6,421 | 16.1% | |
| Others | 5,090 | 12.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,599 | 6.5% | |
| Valid votes | 39,889 | ||
| Majority | 19,358 | 48.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won East Ham at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,779 votes (64.6%).
What was the majority in East Ham in 1997?
19,358 votes (48.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in East Ham in 1997?
60.3% of the 66,111 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,889 votes).
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