1997 general election · East of England
Luton South: 1997 general election result
Labour won Luton South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,319. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,31923.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.4%48,184 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,395
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,428 | 54.9% | |
| Conservative | 15,109 | 31.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,610 | 9.6% | |
| Others | 2,037 | 4.2% | |
| Valid votes | 48,184 | ||
| Majority | 11,319 | 23.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Luton South at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,428 votes (54.9%).
What was the majority in Luton South in 1997?
11,319 votes (23.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Luton South in 1997?
70.4% of the 68,395 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,184 votes).
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