1997 general election · South West
North Devon: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won North Devon at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,181. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 6,18111.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.7%54,814 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,521
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 27,824 | 50.8% | |
| Conservative | 21,643 | 39.5% | |
| Labour | 5,347 | 9.8% | |
| Valid votes | 54,814 | ||
| Majority | 6,181 | 11.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won North Devon at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 27,824 votes (50.8%).
What was the majority in North Devon in 1997?
6,181 votes (11.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North Devon in 1997?
77.7% of the 70,521 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,814 votes).
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