1997 general election · South East
Sittingbourne and Sheppey: 1997 general election result
Labour won Sittingbourne and Sheppey at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,929. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,9294.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%46,162 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,880
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,723 | 40.6% | |
| Conservative | 16,794 | 36.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 8,447 | 18.3% | |
| Others | 2,198 | 4.8% | |
| Valid votes | 46,162 | ||
| Majority | 1,929 | 4.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Sittingbourne and Sheppey at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,723 votes (40.6%).
What was the majority in Sittingbourne and Sheppey in 1997?
1,929 votes (4.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sittingbourne and Sheppey in 1997?
72.3% of the 63,880 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,162 votes).
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