1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Ryedale: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Ryedale at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,058. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,05810.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%48,783 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,215
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,351 | 43.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 16,293 | 33.4% | |
| Labour | 8,762 | 18.0% | |
| Others | 2,377 | 4.9% | |
| Valid votes | 48,783 | ||
| Majority | 5,058 | 10.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ryedale at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,351 votes (43.8%).
What was the majority in Ryedale in 1997?
5,058 votes (10.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Ryedale in 1997?
74.8% of the 65,215 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,783 votes).
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