1997 general election · London
Romford: 1997 general election result
Labour won Romford at the 1997 general election with a majority of 649. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6491.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.1%42,119 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,276
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,187 | 43.2% | |
| Conservative | 17,538 | 41.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,341 | 7.9% | |
| Others | 3,053 | 7.3% | |
| Valid votes | 42,119 | ||
| Majority | 649 | 1.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Romford at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,187 votes (43.2%).
What was the majority in Romford in 1997?
649 votes (1.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Romford in 1997?
71.1% of the 59,276 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,119 votes).
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