1997 general election · London
Hornchurch: 1997 general election result
Labour won Hornchurch at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,680. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,68012.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.8%43,941 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,392
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,066 | 50.2% | |
| Conservative | 16,386 | 37.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,446 | 7.8% | |
| Others | 2,043 | 4.7% | |
| Valid votes | 43,941 | ||
| Majority | 5,680 | 12.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hornchurch at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,066 votes (50.2%).
What was the majority in Hornchurch in 1997?
5,680 votes (12.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Hornchurch in 1997?
72.8% of the 60,392 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,941 votes).
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