1997 general election · East Midlands
Northampton South: 1997 general election result
Labour won Northampton South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 744. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7441.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.7%57,105 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,672
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,214 | 42.4% | |
| Conservative | 23,470 | 41.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,316 | 11.1% | |
| Others | 3,105 | 5.4% | |
| Valid votes | 57,105 | ||
| Majority | 744 | 1.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Northampton South at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,214 votes (42.4%).
What was the majority in Northampton South in 1997?
744 votes (1.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Northampton South in 1997?
71.7% of the 79,672 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,105 votes).
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