1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Brightside: 1997 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Brightside at the 1997 general election with a majority of 19,954. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,95458.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.5%33,865 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,930
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,901 | 73.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,947 | 14.6% | |
| Conservative | 2,850 | 8.4% | |
| Others | 1,167 | 3.5% | |
| Valid votes | 33,865 | ||
| Majority | 19,954 | 58.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Brightside at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,901 votes (73.5%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Brightside in 1997?
19,954 votes (58.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Brightside in 1997?
57.5% of the 58,930 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,865 votes).
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