1997 general election · North West
Lancaster and Wyre: 1997 general election result
Labour won Lancaster and Wyre at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,295. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,2952.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%58,862 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,684
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,173 | 42.8% | |
| Conservative | 23,878 | 40.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,802 | 11.6% | |
| Others | 3,009 | 5.1% | |
| Valid votes | 58,862 | ||
| Majority | 1,295 | 2.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Lancaster and Wyre at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,173 votes (42.8%).
What was the majority in Lancaster and Wyre in 1997?
1,295 votes (2.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lancaster and Wyre in 1997?
74.8% of the 78,684 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,862 votes).
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