1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Central: 1997 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Central at the 1997 general election with a majority of 16,906. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,90646.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 53.0%36,419 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,667
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,179 | 63.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,273 | 17.2% | |
| Conservative | 4,341 | 11.9% | |
| Others | 2,626 | 7.2% | |
| Valid votes | 36,419 | ||
| Majority | 16,906 | 46.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Central at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,179 votes (63.7%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Central in 1997?
16,906 votes (46.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Central in 1997?
53.0% of the 68,667 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,419 votes).
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