1997 general election · North West
Morecambe and Lunesdale: 1997 general election result
Labour won Morecambe and Lunesdale at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,965. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,96512.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%49,249 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,114
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,061 | 48.9% | |
| Conservative | 18,096 | 36.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,614 | 11.4% | |
| Others | 1,478 | 3.0% | |
| Valid votes | 49,249 | ||
| Majority | 5,965 | 12.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Morecambe and Lunesdale at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,061 votes (48.9%).
What was the majority in Morecambe and Lunesdale in 1997?
5,965 votes (12.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Morecambe and Lunesdale in 1997?
72.3% of the 68,114 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,249 votes).
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