1997 general election · North West
Rochdale: 1997 general election result
Labour won Rochdale at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,545. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,5459.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.0%48,082 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,723
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,758 | 49.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 19,213 | 40.0% | |
| Conservative | 4,237 | 8.8% | |
| Others | 874 | 1.8% | |
| Valid votes | 48,082 | ||
| Majority | 4,545 | 9.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rochdale at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,758 votes (49.4%).
What was the majority in Rochdale in 1997?
4,545 votes (9.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Rochdale in 1997?
70.0% of the 68,723 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,082 votes).
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