1997 general election · West Midlands
North Shropshire: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won North Shropshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,195. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,1954.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.6%51,518 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,970
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,730 | 40.2% | |
| Labour | 18,535 | 36.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 10,489 | 20.4% | |
| Others | 1,764 | 3.4% | |
| Valid votes | 51,518 | ||
| Majority | 2,195 | 4.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Shropshire at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,730 votes (40.2%).
What was the majority in North Shropshire in 1997?
2,195 votes (4.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in North Shropshire in 1997?
72.6% of the 70,970 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,518 votes).
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