1997 general election · East Midlands
Erewash: 1997 general election result
Labour won Erewash at the 1997 general election with a majority of 9,135. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,13515.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%60,338 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,402
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,196 | 51.7% | |
| Conservative | 22,061 | 36.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,181 | 8.6% | |
| Others | 1,900 | 3.2% | |
| Valid votes | 60,338 | ||
| Majority | 9,135 | 15.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Erewash at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,196 votes (51.7%).
What was the majority in Erewash in 1997?
9,135 votes (15.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Erewash in 1997?
78.0% of the 77,402 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,338 votes).
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