1997 general election · East of England
Maldon and East Chelmsford: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Maldon and East Chelmsford at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,039. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,03919.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%50,387 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,680
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,524 | 48.7% | |
| Labour | 14,485 | 28.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,758 | 19.4% | |
| Others | 1,620 | 3.2% | |
| Valid votes | 50,387 | ||
| Majority | 10,039 | 19.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Maldon and East Chelmsford at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,524 votes (48.7%).
What was the majority in Maldon and East Chelmsford in 1997?
10,039 votes (19.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Maldon and East Chelmsford in 1997?
77.9% of the 64,680 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,387 votes).
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