1997 general election · East of England
Hertford and Stortford: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Hertford and Stortford at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,885. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,88512.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%54,571 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,259
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,027 | 44.0% | |
| Labour | 17,142 | 31.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,679 | 17.7% | |
| Others | 3,723 | 6.8% | |
| Valid votes | 54,571 | ||
| Majority | 6,885 | 12.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hertford and Stortford at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,027 votes (44.0%).
What was the majority in Hertford and Stortford in 1997?
6,885 votes (12.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hertford and Stortford in 1997?
75.5% of the 72,259 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,571 votes).
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