1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds North West: 1997 general election result
Labour won Leeds North West at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,844. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,8447.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.7%49,376 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,833
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,694 | 39.9% | |
| Conservative | 15,850 | 32.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 11,689 | 23.7% | |
| Others | 2,143 | 4.3% | |
| Valid votes | 49,376 | ||
| Majority | 3,844 | 7.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds North West at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,694 votes (39.9%).
What was the majority in Leeds North West in 1997?
3,844 votes (7.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds North West in 1997?
69.7% of the 70,833 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,376 votes).
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