1997 general election · North West
Hyndburn: 1997 general election result
Labour won Hyndburn at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,448. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,44823.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.1%48,272 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,931
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,831 | 55.6% | |
| Conservative | 15,383 | 31.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,141 | 8.6% | |
| Others | 1,917 | 4.0% | |
| Valid votes | 48,272 | ||
| Majority | 11,448 | 23.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hyndburn at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,831 votes (55.6%).
What was the majority in Hyndburn in 1997?
11,448 votes (23.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Hyndburn in 1997?
72.1% of the 66,931 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,272 votes).
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