1997 general election · North West
Heywood and Middleton: 1997 general election result
Labour won Heywood and Middleton at the 1997 general election with a majority of 17,542. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,54234.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.4%50,550 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,898
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,179 | 57.7% | |
| Conservative | 11,637 | 23.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,908 | 15.6% | |
| Others | 1,826 | 3.6% | |
| Valid votes | 50,550 | ||
| Majority | 17,542 | 34.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Heywood and Middleton at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,179 votes (57.7%).
What was the majority in Heywood and Middleton in 1997?
17,542 votes (34.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Heywood and Middleton in 1997?
68.4% of the 73,898 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,550 votes).
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