1997 general election · South East
Hove: 1997 general election result
Labour won Hove at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,959. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,9598.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.6%48,121 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,178
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,458 | 44.6% | |
| Conservative | 17,499 | 36.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,645 | 9.7% | |
| Others | 4,519 | 9.4% | |
| Valid votes | 48,121 | ||
| Majority | 3,959 | 8.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hove at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,458 votes (44.6%).
What was the majority in Hove in 1997?
3,959 votes (8.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Hove in 1997?
69.6% of the 69,178 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,121 votes).
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