1997 general election · North West
Rossendale and Darwen: 1997 general election result
Labour won Rossendale and Darwen at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,949. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,94921.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%51,208 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,154
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,470 | 53.6% | |
| Conservative | 16,521 | 32.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,435 | 10.6% | |
| Others | 1,782 | 3.5% | |
| Valid votes | 51,208 | ||
| Majority | 10,949 | 21.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rossendale and Darwen at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,470 votes (53.6%).
What was the majority in Rossendale and Darwen in 1997?
10,949 votes (21.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rossendale and Darwen in 1997?
73.0% of the 70,154 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,208 votes).
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