1997 general election · South West
Mid Dorset and North Poole: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Mid Dorset and North Poole at the 1997 general election with a majority of 681. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6811.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%50,733 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,357
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,632 | 40.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 19,951 | 39.3% | |
| Labour | 8,014 | 15.8% | |
| Others | 2,136 | 4.2% | |
| Valid votes | 50,733 | ||
| Majority | 681 | 1.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Mid Dorset and North Poole at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,632 votes (40.7%).
What was the majority in Mid Dorset and North Poole in 1997?
681 votes (1.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Mid Dorset and North Poole in 1997?
75.3% of the 67,357 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,733 votes).
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