1997 general election · East of England
Rochford and Southend East: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Rochford and Southend East at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,225. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,2259.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.7%46,535 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,075
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,683 | 48.7% | |
| Labour | 18,458 | 39.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,387 | 9.4% | |
| Others | 1,007 | 2.2% | |
| Valid votes | 46,535 | ||
| Majority | 4,225 | 9.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Rochford and Southend East at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,683 votes (48.7%).
What was the majority in Rochford and Southend East in 1997?
4,225 votes (9.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rochford and Southend East in 1997?
63.7% of the 73,075 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,535 votes).
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