1997 general election · East of England
Hemel Hempstead: 1997 general election result
Labour won Hemel Hempstead at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,636. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,6366.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%55,092 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,924
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,175 | 45.7% | |
| Conservative | 21,539 | 39.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,789 | 12.3% | |
| Others | 1,589 | 2.9% | |
| Valid votes | 55,092 | ||
| Majority | 3,636 | 6.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hemel Hempstead at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,175 votes (45.7%).
What was the majority in Hemel Hempstead in 1997?
3,636 votes (6.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Hemel Hempstead in 1997?
76.6% of the 71,924 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,092 votes).
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