1997 general election · South West
Gloucester: 1997 general election result
Labour won Gloucester at the 1997 general election with a majority of 8,259. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,25914.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.4%57,914 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,852
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,943 | 50.0% | |
| Conservative | 20,684 | 35.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,069 | 10.5% | |
| Others | 2,218 | 3.8% | |
| Valid votes | 57,914 | ||
| Majority | 8,259 | 14.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gloucester at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,943 votes (50.0%).
What was the majority in Gloucester in 1997?
8,259 votes (14.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gloucester in 1997?
73.4% of the 78,852 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,914 votes).
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