1997 general election · West Midlands
Rugby and Kenilworth: 1997 general election result
Labour won Rugby and Kenilworth at the 1997 general election with a majority of 495. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4950.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%61,205 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,406
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,356 | 43.1% | |
| Conservative | 25,861 | 42.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 8,737 | 14.3% | |
| Others | 251 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 61,205 | ||
| Majority | 495 | 0.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rugby and Kenilworth at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,356 votes (43.1%).
What was the majority in Rugby and Kenilworth in 1997?
495 votes (0.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rugby and Kenilworth in 1997?
77.1% of the 79,406 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,205 votes).
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