1997 general election · West Midlands
Hereford: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Hereford at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,648. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 6,64812.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%52,553 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,864
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 25,198 | 48.0% | |
| Conservative | 18,550 | 35.3% | |
| Labour | 6,596 | 12.6% | |
| Others | 2,209 | 4.2% | |
| Valid votes | 52,553 | ||
| Majority | 6,648 | 12.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hereford at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 25,198 votes (48.0%).
What was the majority in Hereford in 1997?
6,648 votes (12.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Hereford in 1997?
75.2% of the 69,864 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,553 votes).
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