1997 general election · East of England
Saffron Walden: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Saffron Walden at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,573. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,57318.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%57,050 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,184
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,871 | 45.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 15,298 | 26.8% | |
| Labour | 12,275 | 21.5% | |
| Others | 3,606 | 6.3% | |
| Valid votes | 57,050 | ||
| Majority | 10,573 | 18.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Saffron Walden at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,871 votes (45.4%).
What was the majority in Saffron Walden in 1997?
10,573 votes (18.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Saffron Walden in 1997?
76.9% of the 74,184 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,050 votes).
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