1997 general election · South East
Sevenoaks: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Sevenoaks at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,461. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,46120.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%50,149 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,531
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,776 | 45.4% | |
| Labour | 12,315 | 24.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,086 | 24.1% | |
| Others | 2,972 | 5.9% | |
| Valid votes | 50,149 | ||
| Majority | 10,461 | 20.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sevenoaks at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,776 votes (45.4%).
What was the majority in Sevenoaks in 1997?
10,461 votes (20.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Sevenoaks in 1997?
75.4% of the 66,531 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,149 votes).
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