1997 general election · South West
North Swindon: 1997 general election result
Labour won North Swindon at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,688. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,68815.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%48,270 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,535
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,029 | 49.8% | |
| Conservative | 16,341 | 33.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,237 | 12.9% | |
| Others | 1,663 | 3.5% | |
| Valid votes | 48,270 | ||
| Majority | 7,688 | 15.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Swindon at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,029 votes (49.8%).
What was the majority in North Swindon in 1997?
7,688 votes (15.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North Swindon in 1997?
73.7% of the 65,535 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,270 votes).
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