1997 general election · North West
Ribble Valley: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Ribble Valley at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,640. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,64011.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%57,221 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,920
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,702 | 46.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 20,062 | 35.1% | |
| Labour | 9,013 | 15.8% | |
| Others | 1,444 | 2.5% | |
| Valid votes | 57,221 | ||
| Majority | 6,640 | 11.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ribble Valley at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,702 votes (46.7%).
What was the majority in Ribble Valley in 1997?
6,640 votes (11.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Ribble Valley in 1997?
78.5% of the 72,920 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,221 votes).
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