1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Halifax: 1997 general election result
Labour won Halifax at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,212. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,21222.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.5%50,556 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,701
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,465 | 54.3% | |
| Conservative | 16,253 | 32.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,059 | 12.0% | |
| Others | 779 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 50,556 | ||
| Majority | 11,212 | 22.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Halifax at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,465 votes (54.3%).
What was the majority in Halifax in 1997?
11,212 votes (22.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Halifax in 1997?
70.5% of the 71,701 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,556 votes).
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