1997 general election · South West
Exeter: 1997 general election result
Labour won Exeter at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,705. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,70518.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%61,864 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,418
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,398 | 47.5% | |
| Conservative | 17,693 | 28.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 11,148 | 18.0% | |
| Others | 3,625 | 5.9% | |
| Valid votes | 61,864 | ||
| Majority | 11,705 | 18.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Exeter at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,398 votes (47.5%).
What was the majority in Exeter in 1997?
11,705 votes (18.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Exeter in 1997?
77.9% of the 79,418 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,864 votes).
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