1997 general election · South East
Mid Sussex: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Mid Sussex at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,854. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,85412.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.6%53,463 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,928
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,231 | 43.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 16,377 | 30.6% | |
| Labour | 9,969 | 18.7% | |
| Others | 3,886 | 7.3% | |
| Valid votes | 53,463 | ||
| Majority | 6,854 | 12.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Mid Sussex at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,231 votes (43.5%).
What was the majority in Mid Sussex in 1997?
6,854 votes (12.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Mid Sussex in 1997?
77.6% of the 68,928 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,463 votes).
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