1997 general election · North East
North Durham: 1997 general election result
Labour won North Durham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 26,299. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 26,29955.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.2%47,168 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,135
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,142 | 70.3% | |
| Conservative | 6,843 | 14.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,225 | 11.1% | |
| Others | 1,958 | 4.2% | |
| Valid votes | 47,168 | ||
| Majority | 26,299 | 55.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Durham at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,142 votes (70.3%).
What was the majority in North Durham in 1997?
26,299 votes (55.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North Durham in 1997?
69.2% of the 68,135 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,168 votes).
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