1997 general election · East of England
Mid Bedfordshire: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Mid Bedfordshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,090. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,09013.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.9%52,516 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,521
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,176 | 46.0% | |
| Labour | 17,086 | 32.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 8,823 | 16.8% | |
| Others | 2,431 | 4.6% | |
| Valid votes | 52,516 | ||
| Majority | 7,090 | 13.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Mid Bedfordshire at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,176 votes (46.0%).
What was the majority in Mid Bedfordshire in 1997?
7,090 votes (13.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Mid Bedfordshire in 1997?
78.9% of the 66,521 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,516 votes).
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