1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds West: 1997 general election result
Labour won Leeds West at the 1997 general election with a majority of 19,771. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,77149.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.7%40,220 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,194
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,819 | 66.7% | |
| Conservative | 7,048 | 17.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,622 | 9.0% | |
| Others | 2,731 | 6.8% | |
| Valid votes | 40,220 | ||
| Majority | 19,771 | 49.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds West at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,819 votes (66.7%).
What was the majority in Leeds West in 1997?
19,771 votes (49.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds West in 1997?
62.7% of the 64,194 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,220 votes).
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