1997 general election · North East
Redcar: 1997 general election result
Labour won Redcar at the 1997 general election with a majority of 21,667. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 21,66744.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.0%48,962 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,965
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,975 | 67.4% | |
| Conservative | 11,308 | 23.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,679 | 9.6% | |
| Valid votes | 48,962 | ||
| Majority | 21,667 | 44.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Redcar at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,975 votes (67.4%).
What was the majority in Redcar in 1997?
21,667 votes (44.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Redcar in 1997?
71.0% of the 68,965 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,962 votes).
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