1997 general election · North West
Macclesfield: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Macclesfield at the 1997 general election with a majority of 8,654. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,65416.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%54,197 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,049
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,888 | 49.6% | |
| Labour | 18,234 | 33.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,075 | 16.7% | |
| Valid votes | 54,197 | ||
| Majority | 8,654 | 16.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Macclesfield at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,888 votes (49.6%).
What was the majority in Macclesfield in 1997?
8,654 votes (16.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Macclesfield in 1997?
75.2% of the 72,049 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,197 votes).
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