1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Harrogate and Knaresborough: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Harrogate and Knaresborough at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,236. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 6,23613.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%47,645 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,394
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 24,558 | 51.5% | |
| Conservative | 18,322 | 38.5% | |
| Labour | 4,151 | 8.7% | |
| Others | 614 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 47,645 | ||
| Majority | 6,236 | 13.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Harrogate and Knaresborough at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 24,558 votes (51.5%).
What was the majority in Harrogate and Knaresborough in 1997?
6,236 votes (13.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Harrogate and Knaresborough in 1997?
72.9% of the 65,394 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,645 votes).
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