1997 general election · London
Kensington and Chelsea: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Kensington and Chelsea at the 1997 general election with a majority of 9,519. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,51925.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 54.7%37,088 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,786
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,887 | 53.6% | |
| Labour | 10,368 | 28.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,668 | 15.3% | |
| Others | 1,165 | 3.1% | |
| Valid votes | 37,088 | ||
| Majority | 9,519 | 25.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Kensington and Chelsea at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,887 votes (53.6%).
What was the majority in Kensington and Chelsea in 1997?
9,519 votes (25.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kensington and Chelsea in 1997?
54.7% of the 67,786 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,088 votes).
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