Islwyn: 1997 general election result
Labour won Islwyn at the 1997 general election with a majority of 23,931. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,93165.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.0%36,404 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,540
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,995 | 74.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,064 | 8.4% | |
| Conservative | 2,864 | 7.9% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,272 | 6.2% | |
| Others | 1,209 | 3.3% | |
| Valid votes | 36,404 | ||
| Majority | 23,931 | 65.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Islwyn at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,995 votes (74.2%).
What was the majority in Islwyn in 1997?
23,931 votes (65.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Islwyn in 1997?
72.0% of the 50,540 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,404 votes).
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