1997 general election · East of England
Harwich: 1997 general election result
Labour won Harwich at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,216. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,2162.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.5%53,514 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,927
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,740 | 38.8% | |
| Conservative | 19,524 | 36.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,037 | 13.2% | |
| Others | 6,213 | 11.6% | |
| Valid votes | 53,514 | ||
| Majority | 1,216 | 2.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Harwich at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,740 votes (38.8%).
What was the majority in Harwich in 1997?
1,216 votes (2.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Harwich in 1997?
70.5% of the 75,927 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,514 votes).
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