1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Hillsborough: 1997 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Hillsborough at the 1997 general election with a majority of 16,451. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,45131.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.0%53,024 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,642
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,150 | 56.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 13,699 | 25.8% | |
| Conservative | 7,707 | 14.5% | |
| Others | 1,468 | 2.8% | |
| Valid votes | 53,024 | ||
| Majority | 16,451 | 31.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Hillsborough at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,150 votes (56.9%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Hillsborough in 1997?
16,451 votes (31.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Hillsborough in 1997?
71.0% of the 74,642 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,024 votes).
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