1997 general election · South East
Lewes: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Lewes at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,300. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 1,3002.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.4%49,169 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,340
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 21,250 | 43.2% | |
| Conservative | 19,950 | 40.6% | |
| Labour | 5,232 | 10.6% | |
| Others | 2,737 | 5.6% | |
| Valid votes | 49,169 | ||
| Majority | 1,300 | 2.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lewes at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 21,250 votes (43.2%).
What was the majority in Lewes in 1997?
1,300 votes (2.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lewes in 1997?
76.4% of the 64,340 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,169 votes).
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