1997 general election · East Midlands
Louth and Horncastle: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Louth and Horncastle at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,900. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,90013.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.6%49,953 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,824
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,699 | 43.4% | |
| Labour | 14,799 | 29.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,207 | 24.4% | |
| Others | 1,248 | 2.5% | |
| Valid votes | 49,953 | ||
| Majority | 6,900 | 13.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Louth and Horncastle at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,699 votes (43.4%).
What was the majority in Louth and Horncastle in 1997?
6,900 votes (13.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Louth and Horncastle in 1997?
72.6% of the 68,824 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,953 votes).
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