1997 general election · North West
Oldham East and Saddleworth: 1997 general election result
Labour won Oldham East and Saddleworth at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,389. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,3896.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%54,101 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,189
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,546 | 41.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 19,157 | 35.4% | |
| Conservative | 10,666 | 19.7% | |
| Others | 1,732 | 3.2% | |
| Valid votes | 54,101 | ||
| Majority | 3,389 | 6.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Oldham East and Saddleworth at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,546 votes (41.7%).
What was the majority in Oldham East and Saddleworth in 1997?
3,389 votes (6.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Oldham East and Saddleworth in 1997?
73.9% of the 73,189 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,101 votes).
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