1997 general election · West Midlands
Meriden: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Meriden at the 1997 general election with a majority of 582. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5821.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.7%54,718 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,348
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,997 | 42.0% | |
| Labour | 22,415 | 41.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,098 | 13.0% | |
| Others | 2,208 | 4.0% | |
| Valid votes | 54,718 | ||
| Majority | 582 | 1.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Meriden at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,997 votes (42.0%).
What was the majority in Meriden in 1997?
582 votes (1.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Meriden in 1997?
71.7% of the 76,348 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,718 votes).
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