1997 general election · South West
Salisbury: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Salisbury at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,276. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,27610.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.6%58,239 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,099
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,012 | 43.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 18,736 | 32.2% | |
| Labour | 10,242 | 17.6% | |
| Others | 4,249 | 7.3% | |
| Valid votes | 58,239 | ||
| Majority | 6,276 | 10.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Salisbury at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,012 votes (43.0%).
What was the majority in Salisbury in 1997?
6,276 votes (10.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Salisbury in 1997?
73.6% of the 79,099 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,239 votes).
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