1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Scunthorpe: 1997 general election result
Labour won Scunthorpe at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,173. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,17334.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%41,574 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,393
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,107 | 60.4% | |
| Conservative | 10,934 | 26.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,497 | 8.4% | |
| Others | 2,036 | 4.9% | |
| Valid votes | 41,574 | ||
| Majority | 14,173 | 34.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Scunthorpe at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,107 votes (60.4%).
What was the majority in Scunthorpe in 1997?
14,173 votes (34.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Scunthorpe in 1997?
68.8% of the 60,393 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,574 votes).
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