Rhondda: 1997 general election result
Labour won Rhondda at the 1997 general election with a majority of 24,931. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 24,93161.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.5%40,807 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,105
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,381 | 74.5% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 5,450 | 13.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,307 | 5.7% | |
| Conservative | 1,551 | 3.8% | |
| Others | 1,118 | 2.7% | |
| Valid votes | 40,807 | ||
| Majority | 24,931 | 61.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rhondda at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,381 votes (74.5%).
What was the majority in Rhondda in 1997?
24,931 votes (61.1% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Rhondda in 1997?
71.5% of the 57,105 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,807 votes).
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