1997 general election · East of England
North Essex: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won North Essex at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,476. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,47610.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%51,209 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,008
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,480 | 43.9% | |
| Labour | 17,004 | 33.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 10,028 | 19.6% | |
| Others | 1,697 | 3.3% | |
| Valid votes | 51,209 | ||
| Majority | 5,476 | 10.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Essex at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,480 votes (43.9%).
What was the majority in North Essex in 1997?
5,476 votes (10.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in North Essex in 1997?
75.3% of the 68,008 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,209 votes).
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