1997 general election · East of England
Rayleigh: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Rayleigh at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,684. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,68420.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.3%51,314 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,040
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,516 | 49.7% | |
| Labour | 14,832 | 28.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 10,137 | 19.8% | |
| Others | 829 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 51,314 | ||
| Majority | 10,684 | 20.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Rayleigh at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,516 votes (49.7%).
What was the majority in Rayleigh in 1997?
10,684 votes (20.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rayleigh in 1997?
74.3% of the 69,040 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,314 votes).
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