1997 general election · South West
North Dorset: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won North Dorset at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,746. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,7465.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.3%52,587 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,923
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,294 | 44.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 20,548 | 39.1% | |
| Labour | 5,380 | 10.2% | |
| Others | 3,365 | 6.4% | |
| Valid votes | 52,587 | ||
| Majority | 2,746 | 5.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won North Dorset at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,294 votes (44.3%).
What was the majority in North Dorset in 1997?
2,746 votes (5.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in North Dorset in 1997?
76.3% of the 68,923 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,587 votes).
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