Llanelli: 1997 general election result
Labour won Llanelli at the 1997 general election with a majority of 16,039. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,03938.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.7%41,211 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,293
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,851 | 57.9% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 7,812 | 19.0% | |
| Conservative | 5,003 | 12.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,788 | 9.2% | |
| Others | 757 | 1.8% | |
| Valid votes | 41,211 | ||
| Majority | 16,039 | 38.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Llanelli at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,851 votes (57.9%).
What was the majority in Llanelli in 1997?
16,039 votes (38.9% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Llanelli in 1997?
70.7% of the 58,293 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,211 votes).
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