1997 general election · South West
North Wiltshire: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won North Wiltshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,475. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,4756.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%58,013 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,440
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,390 | 43.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 21,915 | 37.8% | |
| Labour | 8,261 | 14.2% | |
| Others | 2,447 | 4.2% | |
| Valid votes | 58,013 | ||
| Majority | 3,475 | 6.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Wiltshire at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,390 votes (43.8%).
What was the majority in North Wiltshire in 1997?
3,475 votes (6.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in North Wiltshire in 1997?
74.9% of the 77,440 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,013 votes).
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