1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
East Yorkshire: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won East Yorkshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,337. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,3376.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.5%48,971 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,482
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,904 | 42.7% | |
| Labour | 17,567 | 35.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,070 | 18.5% | |
| Others | 1,430 | 2.9% | |
| Valid votes | 48,971 | ||
| Majority | 3,337 | 6.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won East Yorkshire at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,904 votes (42.7%).
What was the majority in East Yorkshire in 1997?
3,337 votes (6.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in East Yorkshire in 1997?
70.5% of the 69,482 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,971 votes).
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