1997 general election · East of England
North East Bedfordshire: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won North East Bedfordshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,883. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,88311.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.2%50,388 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,308
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,311 | 44.3% | |
| Labour | 16,428 | 32.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,179 | 14.3% | |
| Others | 4,470 | 8.9% | |
| Valid votes | 50,388 | ||
| Majority | 5,883 | 11.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North East Bedfordshire at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,311 votes (44.3%).
What was the majority in North East Bedfordshire in 1997?
5,883 votes (11.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in North East Bedfordshire in 1997?
77.2% of the 65,308 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,388 votes).
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