1997 general election · North West
Penrith and the Border: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Penrith and the Border at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,233. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,23320.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.6%48,961 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,496
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,300 | 47.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 13,067 | 26.7% | |
| Labour | 10,576 | 21.6% | |
| Others | 2,018 | 4.1% | |
| Valid votes | 48,961 | ||
| Majority | 10,233 | 20.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Penrith and the Border at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,300 votes (47.6%).
What was the majority in Penrith and the Border in 1997?
10,233 votes (20.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Penrith and the Border in 1997?
73.6% of the 66,496 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,961 votes).
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