1997 general election · South East
Maidstone and the Weald: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Maidstone and the Weald at the 1997 general election with a majority of 9,603. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,60317.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%53,608 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,735
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,657 | 44.1% | |
| Labour | 14,054 | 26.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 11,986 | 22.4% | |
| Others | 3,911 | 7.3% | |
| Valid votes | 53,608 | ||
| Majority | 9,603 | 17.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Maidstone and the Weald at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,657 votes (44.1%).
What was the majority in Maidstone and the Weald in 1997?
9,603 votes (17.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Maidstone and the Weald in 1997?
73.7% of the 72,735 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,608 votes).
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