1997 general election · North East
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend: 1997 general election result
Labour won Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend at the 1997 general election with a majority of 23,811. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,81157.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.7%41,589 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,272
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,607 | 71.2% | |
| Conservative | 5,796 | 13.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,415 | 10.6% | |
| Others | 1,771 | 4.3% | |
| Valid votes | 41,589 | ||
| Majority | 23,811 | 57.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,607 votes (71.2%).
What was the majority in Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend in 1997?
23,811 votes (57.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend in 1997?
65.7% of the 63,272 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,589 votes).
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