1997 general election · London
Mitcham and Morden: 1997 general election result
Labour won Mitcham and Morden at the 1997 general election with a majority of 13,741. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,74128.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.3%47,946 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,402
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,984 | 58.4% | |
| Conservative | 14,243 | 29.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,632 | 7.6% | |
| Others | 2,087 | 4.4% | |
| Valid votes | 47,946 | ||
| Majority | 13,741 | 28.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Mitcham and Morden at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,984 votes (58.4%).
What was the majority in Mitcham and Morden in 1997?
13,741 votes (28.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Mitcham and Morden in 1997?
73.3% of the 65,402 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,946 votes).
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