1997 general election · North East
Gateshead East and Washington West: 1997 general election result
Labour won Gateshead East and Washington West at the 1997 general election with a majority of 24,950. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 24,95057.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.2%43,081 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,114
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,047 | 72.1% | |
| Conservative | 6,097 | 14.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,622 | 10.7% | |
| Others | 1,315 | 3.1% | |
| Valid votes | 43,081 | ||
| Majority | 24,950 | 57.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Gateshead East and Washington West at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,047 votes (72.1%).
What was the majority in Gateshead East and Washington West in 1997?
24,950 votes (57.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gateshead East and Washington West in 1997?
67.2% of the 64,114 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,081 votes).
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