Monmouth: 1997 general election result
Labour won Monmouth at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,178. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,1788.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.5%49,025 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,873
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,404 | 47.7% | |
| Conservative | 19,226 | 39.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,689 | 9.6% | |
| Others | 1,190 | 2.4% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 516 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 49,025 | ||
| Majority | 4,178 | 8.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Monmouth at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,404 votes (47.7%).
What was the majority in Monmouth in 1997?
4,178 votes (8.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Monmouth in 1997?
80.5% of the 60,873 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,025 votes).
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