1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Hallam: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Sheffield Hallam at the 1997 general election with a majority of 8,271. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 8,27118.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.4%45,479 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,834
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 23,345 | 51.3% | |
| Conservative | 15,074 | 33.1% | |
| Labour | 6,147 | 13.5% | |
| Others | 913 | 2.0% | |
| Valid votes | 45,479 | ||
| Majority | 8,271 | 18.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Hallam at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 23,345 votes (51.3%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Hallam in 1997?
8,271 votes (18.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Hallam in 1997?
72.4% of the 62,834 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,479 votes).
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