1997 general election · South East
East Surrey: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won East Surrey at the 1997 general election with a majority of 15,093. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,09327.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%54,656 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,224
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,389 | 50.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,296 | 22.5% | |
| Labour | 11,573 | 21.2% | |
| Others | 3,398 | 6.2% | |
| Valid votes | 54,656 | ||
| Majority | 15,093 | 27.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won East Surrey at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,389 votes (50.1%).
What was the majority in East Surrey in 1997?
15,093 votes (27.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in East Surrey in 1997?
74.6% of the 73,224 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,656 votes).
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