1997 general election · East of England
Hitchin and Harpenden: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Hitchin and Harpenden at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,671. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,67112.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%52,427 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,219
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,038 | 45.9% | |
| Labour | 17,367 | 33.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 10,515 | 20.1% | |
| Others | 507 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 52,427 | ||
| Majority | 6,671 | 12.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Hitchin and Harpenden at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,038 votes (45.9%).
What was the majority in Hitchin and Harpenden in 1997?
6,671 votes (12.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hitchin and Harpenden in 1997?
78.0% of the 67,219 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,427 votes).
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