1997 general election · South East
Gillingham: 1997 general election result
Labour won Gillingham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,980. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,9803.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.0%50,683 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,389
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,187 | 39.8% | |
| Conservative | 18,207 | 35.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,649 | 19.0% | |
| Others | 2,640 | 5.2% | |
| Valid votes | 50,683 | ||
| Majority | 1,980 | 3.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gillingham at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,187 votes (39.8%).
What was the majority in Gillingham in 1997?
1,980 votes (3.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gillingham in 1997?
72.0% of the 70,389 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,683 votes).
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