1997 general election · South West
Plymouth Devonport: 1997 general election result
Labour won Plymouth Devonport at the 1997 general election with a majority of 19,067. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,06736.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.8%51,963 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,483
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,629 | 60.9% | |
| Conservative | 12,562 | 24.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,570 | 10.7% | |
| Others | 2,202 | 4.2% | |
| Valid votes | 51,963 | ||
| Majority | 19,067 | 36.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Plymouth Devonport at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,629 votes (60.9%).
What was the majority in Plymouth Devonport in 1997?
19,067 votes (36.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Plymouth Devonport in 1997?
69.8% of the 74,483 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,963 votes).
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