1997 general election · North West
Manchester Gorton: 1997 general election result
Labour won Manchester Gorton at the 1997 general election with a majority of 17,342. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,34247.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 55.6%36,311 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,352
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,704 | 65.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,362 | 17.5% | |
| Conservative | 4,249 | 11.7% | |
| Others | 1,996 | 5.5% | |
| Valid votes | 36,311 | ||
| Majority | 17,342 | 47.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Gorton at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,704 votes (65.3%).
What was the majority in Manchester Gorton in 1997?
17,342 votes (47.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Manchester Gorton in 1997?
55.6% of the 65,352 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,311 votes).
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