1997 general election · South East
Isle of Wight: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Isle of Wight at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,406. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 6,4068.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.0%73,159 valid votes
- Electorate
- 101,680
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 31,274 | 42.8% | |
| Conservative | 24,868 | 34.0% | |
| Labour | 9,646 | 13.2% | |
| Others | 7,371 | 10.1% | |
| Valid votes | 73,159 | ||
| Majority | 6,406 | 8.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Isle of Wight at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 31,274 votes (42.8%).
What was the majority in Isle of Wight in 1997?
6,406 votes (8.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Isle of Wight in 1997?
72.0% of the 101,680 registered electors cast a valid vote (73,159 votes).
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