1997 general election · South East
Oxford West and Abingdon: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Oxford West and Abingdon at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,285. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 6,28510.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%61,196 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,425
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 26,268 | 42.9% | |
| Conservative | 19,983 | 32.7% | |
| Labour | 12,361 | 20.2% | |
| Others | 2,584 | 4.2% | |
| Valid votes | 61,196 | ||
| Majority | 6,285 | 10.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Oxford West and Abingdon at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 26,268 votes (42.9%).
What was the majority in Oxford West and Abingdon in 1997?
6,285 votes (10.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Oxford West and Abingdon in 1997?
78.0% of the 78,425 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,196 votes).
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