1997 general election · South East
Gosport: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Gosport at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,258. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,25812.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.3%48,355 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,830
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,085 | 43.6% | |
| Labour | 14,827 | 30.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,479 | 19.6% | |
| Others | 2,964 | 6.1% | |
| Valid votes | 48,355 | ||
| Majority | 6,258 | 12.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gosport at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,085 votes (43.6%).
What was the majority in Gosport in 1997?
6,258 votes (12.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Gosport in 1997?
70.3% of the 68,830 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,355 votes).
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