1997 general election · South West
Kingswood: 1997 general election result
Labour won Kingswood at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,253. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,25323.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.6%59,887 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,221
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,181 | 53.7% | |
| Conservative | 17,928 | 29.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,672 | 12.8% | |
| Others | 2,106 | 3.5% | |
| Valid votes | 59,887 | ||
| Majority | 14,253 | 23.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kingswood at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,181 votes (53.7%).
What was the majority in Kingswood in 1997?
14,253 votes (23.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Kingswood in 1997?
77.6% of the 77,221 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,887 votes).
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