1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds East: 1997 general election result
Labour won Leeds East at the 1997 general election with a majority of 17,466. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,46648.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.8%35,792 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,023
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,151 | 67.5% | |
| Conservative | 6,685 | 18.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,689 | 10.3% | |
| Others | 1,267 | 3.5% | |
| Valid votes | 35,792 | ||
| Majority | 17,466 | 48.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds East at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,151 votes (67.5%).
What was the majority in Leeds East in 1997?
17,466 votes (48.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds East in 1997?
62.8% of the 57,023 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,792 votes).
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