1997 general election · London
Richmond Park: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Richmond Park at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,951. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 2,9515.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.0%56,853 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,951
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 25,393 | 44.7% | |
| Conservative | 22,442 | 39.5% | |
| Labour | 7,172 | 12.6% | |
| Others | 1,846 | 3.3% | |
| Valid votes | 56,853 | ||
| Majority | 2,951 | 5.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Richmond Park at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 25,393 votes (44.7%).
What was the majority in Richmond Park in 1997?
2,951 votes (5.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Richmond Park in 1997?
79.0% of the 71,951 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,853 votes).
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