1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds Central: 1997 general election result
Labour won Leeds Central at the 1997 general election with a majority of 20,689. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 20,68955.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 54.2%37,009 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,309
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,766 | 69.6% | |
| Conservative | 5,077 | 13.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,164 | 11.3% | |
| Others | 2,002 | 5.4% | |
| Valid votes | 37,009 | ||
| Majority | 20,689 | 55.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds Central at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,766 votes (69.6%).
What was the majority in Leeds Central in 1997?
20,689 votes (55.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds Central in 1997?
54.2% of the 68,309 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,009 votes).
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