1997 general election · South East
North Thanet: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won North Thanet at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,766. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,7665.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%48,955 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,112
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,586 | 44.1% | |
| Labour | 18,820 | 38.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,576 | 11.4% | |
| Others | 2,973 | 6.1% | |
| Valid votes | 48,955 | ||
| Majority | 2,766 | 5.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Thanet at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,586 votes (44.1%).
What was the majority in North Thanet in 1997?
2,766 votes (5.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in North Thanet in 1997?
68.8% of the 71,112 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,955 votes).
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