Pontypridd: 1997 general election result
Labour won Pontypridd at the 1997 general election with a majority of 23,129. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,12950.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.4%45,855 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,185
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,290 | 63.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,161 | 13.4% | |
| Conservative | 5,910 | 12.9% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,977 | 6.5% | |
| Others | 1,517 | 3.3% | |
| Valid votes | 45,855 | ||
| Majority | 23,129 | 50.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Pontypridd at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,290 votes (63.9%).
What was the majority in Pontypridd in 1997?
23,129 votes (50.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Pontypridd in 1997?
71.4% of the 64,185 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,855 votes).
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