1997 general election · South East
Horsham: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Horsham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,862. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,86226.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%57,165 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,899
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,015 | 50.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 14,153 | 24.8% | |
| Labour | 10,691 | 18.7% | |
| Others | 3,306 | 5.8% | |
| Valid votes | 57,165 | ||
| Majority | 14,862 | 26.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Horsham at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,015 votes (50.8%).
What was the majority in Horsham in 1997?
14,862 votes (26.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Horsham in 1997?
75.3% of the 75,899 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,165 votes).
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