1997 general election · South East
East Worthing and Shoreham: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won East Worthing and Shoreham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,098. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,0989.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%51,569 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,770
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,864 | 40.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 15,766 | 30.6% | |
| Labour | 12,335 | 23.9% | |
| Others | 2,604 | 5.1% | |
| Valid votes | 51,569 | ||
| Majority | 5,098 | 9.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won East Worthing and Shoreham at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,864 votes (40.5%).
What was the majority in East Worthing and Shoreham in 1997?
5,098 votes (9.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in East Worthing and Shoreham in 1997?
72.9% of the 70,770 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,569 votes).
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