1997 general election · North West
Makerfield: 1997 general election result
Labour won Makerfield at the 1997 general election with a majority of 26,177. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 26,17758.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.8%45,014 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,358
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,119 | 73.6% | |
| Conservative | 6,942 | 15.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,743 | 8.3% | |
| Others | 1,210 | 2.7% | |
| Valid votes | 45,014 | ||
| Majority | 26,177 | 58.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Makerfield at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,119 votes (73.6%).
What was the majority in Makerfield in 1997?
26,177 votes (58.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Makerfield in 1997?
66.8% of the 67,358 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,014 votes).
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