1997 general election · South East
New Forest East: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won New Forest East at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,215. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,21510.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%49,052 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,736
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,053 | 42.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 15,838 | 32.3% | |
| Labour | 12,161 | 24.8% | |
| Valid votes | 49,052 | ||
| Majority | 5,215 | 10.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won New Forest East at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,053 votes (42.9%).
What was the majority in New Forest East in 1997?
5,215 votes (10.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in New Forest East in 1997?
74.6% of the 65,736 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,052 votes).
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