1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Richmond: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Richmond at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,051. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,05121.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.4%47,741 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,058
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,326 | 48.9% | |
| Labour | 13,275 | 27.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 8,773 | 18.4% | |
| Others | 2,367 | 5.0% | |
| Valid votes | 47,741 | ||
| Majority | 10,051 | 21.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Richmond at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,326 votes (48.9%).
What was the majority in Richmond in 1997?
10,051 votes (21.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Richmond in 1997?
73.4% of the 65,058 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,741 votes).
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