1997 general election · North West
Fylde: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Fylde at the 1997 general election with a majority of 8,963. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,96317.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%52,067 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,460
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,443 | 48.9% | |
| Labour | 16,480 | 31.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,609 | 14.6% | |
| Others | 2,535 | 4.9% | |
| Valid votes | 52,067 | ||
| Majority | 8,963 | 17.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Fylde at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,443 votes (48.9%).
What was the majority in Fylde in 1997?
8,963 votes (17.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Fylde in 1997?
72.9% of the 71,460 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,067 votes).
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