1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Keighley: 1997 general election result
Labour won Keighley at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,132. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,13213.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%51,480 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,231
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,039 | 50.6% | |
| Conservative | 18,907 | 36.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,064 | 9.8% | |
| Others | 1,470 | 2.9% | |
| Valid votes | 51,480 | ||
| Majority | 7,132 | 13.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Keighley at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,039 votes (50.6%).
What was the majority in Keighley in 1997?
7,132 votes (13.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Keighley in 1997?
76.6% of the 67,231 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,480 votes).
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