1997 general election · North West
Leigh: 1997 general election result
Labour won Leigh at the 1997 general election with a majority of 24,496. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 24,49653.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.7%45,920 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,908
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,652 | 68.9% | |
| Conservative | 7,156 | 15.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,163 | 11.2% | |
| Others | 1,949 | 4.2% | |
| Valid votes | 45,920 | ||
| Majority | 24,496 | 53.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leigh at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,652 votes (68.9%).
What was the majority in Leigh in 1997?
24,496 votes (53.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leigh in 1997?
65.7% of the 69,908 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,920 votes).
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