1997 general election · East Midlands
North West Leicestershire: 1997 general election result
Labour won North West Leicestershire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 13,219. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,21925.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%52,025 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,069
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,332 | 56.4% | |
| Conservative | 16,113 | 31.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,492 | 8.6% | |
| Others | 2,088 | 4.0% | |
| Valid votes | 52,025 | ||
| Majority | 13,219 | 25.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North West Leicestershire at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,332 votes (56.4%).
What was the majority in North West Leicestershire in 1997?
13,219 votes (25.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North West Leicestershire in 1997?
80.0% of the 65,069 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,025 votes).
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