1997 general election · South East
Portsmouth South: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Portsmouth South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,327. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 4,3278.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.8%51,695 valid votes
- Electorate
- 81,014
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 20,421 | 39.5% | |
| Conservative | 16,094 | 31.1% | |
| Labour | 13,086 | 25.3% | |
| Others | 2,094 | 4.1% | |
| Valid votes | 51,695 | ||
| Majority | 4,327 | 8.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth South at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 20,421 votes (39.5%).
What was the majority in Portsmouth South in 1997?
4,327 votes (8.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth South in 1997?
63.8% of the 81,014 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,695 votes).
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