Montgomeryshire: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Montgomeryshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,303. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 6,30319.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%31,925 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,753
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 14,647 | 45.9% | |
| Conservative | 8,344 | 26.1% | |
| Labour | 6,109 | 19.1% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,608 | 5.0% | |
| Others | 1,217 | 3.8% | |
| Valid votes | 31,925 | ||
| Majority | 6,303 | 19.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Montgomeryshire at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 14,647 votes (45.9%).
What was the majority in Montgomeryshire in 1997?
6,303 votes (19.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Montgomeryshire in 1997?
74.7% of the 42,753 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,925 votes).
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