1997 general election · East Midlands
Rutland and Melton: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Rutland and Melton at the 1997 general election with a majority of 8,836. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,83616.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%52,630 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,239
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,107 | 45.8% | |
| Labour | 15,271 | 29.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 10,112 | 19.2% | |
| Others | 3,140 | 6.0% | |
| Valid votes | 52,630 | ||
| Majority | 8,836 | 16.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rutland and Melton at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,107 votes (45.8%).
What was the majority in Rutland and Melton in 1997?
8,836 votes (16.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rutland and Melton in 1997?
74.9% of the 70,239 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,630 votes).
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