1997 general election · South East
Eastleigh: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Eastleigh at the 1997 general election with a majority of 754. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 7541.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%55,494 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,405
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 19,453 | 35.1% | |
| Conservative | 18,699 | 33.7% | |
| Labour | 14,883 | 26.8% | |
| Others | 2,459 | 4.4% | |
| Valid votes | 55,494 | ||
| Majority | 754 | 1.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Eastleigh at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 19,453 votes (35.1%).
What was the majority in Eastleigh in 1997?
754 votes (1.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Eastleigh in 1997?
76.6% of the 72,405 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,494 votes).
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