1997 general election · South East
New Forest West: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won New Forest West at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,332. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,33222.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%49,750 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,599
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,149 | 50.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 13,817 | 27.8% | |
| Labour | 7,092 | 14.3% | |
| Others | 3,692 | 7.4% | |
| Valid votes | 49,750 | ||
| Majority | 11,332 | 22.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won New Forest West at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,149 votes (50.6%).
What was the majority in New Forest West in 1997?
11,332 votes (22.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in New Forest West in 1997?
74.7% of the 66,599 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,750 votes).
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