1997 general election · North East
Houghton and Washington East: 1997 general election result
Labour won Houghton and Washington East at the 1997 general election with a majority of 26,555. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 26,55563.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.1%41,823 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,343
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,946 | 76.4% | |
| Conservative | 5,391 | 12.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,209 | 7.7% | |
| Others | 1,277 | 3.1% | |
| Valid votes | 41,823 | ||
| Majority | 26,555 | 63.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Houghton and Washington East at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,946 votes (76.4%).
What was the majority in Houghton and Washington East in 1997?
26,555 votes (63.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Houghton and Washington East in 1997?
62.1% of the 67,343 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,823 votes).
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