1997 general election · South East
Folkestone and Hythe: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Folkestone and Hythe at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,332. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,33212.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%52,050 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,561
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,313 | 39.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 13,981 | 26.9% | |
| Labour | 12,939 | 24.9% | |
| Others | 4,817 | 9.3% | |
| Valid votes | 52,050 | ||
| Majority | 6,332 | 12.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Folkestone and Hythe at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,313 votes (39.0%).
What was the majority in Folkestone and Hythe in 1997?
6,332 votes (12.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Folkestone and Hythe in 1997?
72.7% of the 71,561 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,050 votes).
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