1997 general election · South West
North Cornwall: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won North Cornwall at the 1997 general election with a majority of 13,847. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 13,84723.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%58,495 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,076
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 31,100 | 53.2% | |
| Conservative | 17,253 | 29.5% | |
| Labour | 5,523 | 9.4% | |
| Others | 4,619 | 7.9% | |
| Valid votes | 58,495 | ||
| Majority | 13,847 | 23.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won North Cornwall at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 31,100 votes (53.2%).
What was the majority in North Cornwall in 1997?
13,847 votes (23.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North Cornwall in 1997?
73.0% of the 80,076 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,495 votes).
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