1997 general election · South West
Forest of Dean: 1997 general election result
Labour won Forest of Dean at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,343. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,34312.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%50,184 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,732
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,203 | 48.2% | |
| Conservative | 17,860 | 35.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,165 | 12.3% | |
| Others | 1,956 | 3.9% | |
| Valid votes | 50,184 | ||
| Majority | 6,343 | 12.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Forest of Dean at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,203 votes (48.2%).
What was the majority in Forest of Dean in 1997?
6,343 votes (12.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Forest of Dean in 1997?
78.7% of the 63,732 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,184 votes).
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