1997 general election · East of England
Huntingdon: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Huntingdon at the 1997 general election with a majority of 18,140. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,14031.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%56,963 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,094
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,501 | 55.3% | |
| Labour | 13,361 | 23.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 8,390 | 14.7% | |
| Others | 3,711 | 6.5% | |
| Valid votes | 56,963 | ||
| Majority | 18,140 | 31.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Huntingdon at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,501 votes (55.3%).
What was the majority in Huntingdon in 1997?
18,140 votes (31.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Huntingdon in 1997?
74.9% of the 76,094 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,963 votes).
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