1997 general election · North West
Oldham West and Royton: 1997 general election result
Labour won Oldham West and Royton at the 1997 general election with a majority of 16,201. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,20135.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.1%45,738 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,203
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,894 | 58.8% | |
| Conservative | 10,693 | 23.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,434 | 11.9% | |
| Others | 2,717 | 5.9% | |
| Valid votes | 45,738 | ||
| Majority | 16,201 | 35.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Oldham West and Royton at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,894 votes (58.8%).
What was the majority in Oldham West and Royton in 1997?
16,201 votes (35.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Oldham West and Royton in 1997?
66.1% of the 69,203 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,738 votes).
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