1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Skipton and Ripon: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Skipton and Ripon at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,620. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,62021.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%54,351 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,784
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,294 | 46.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 13,674 | 25.2% | |
| Labour | 12,171 | 22.4% | |
| Others | 3,212 | 5.9% | |
| Valid votes | 54,351 | ||
| Majority | 11,620 | 21.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Skipton and Ripon at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,294 votes (46.5%).
What was the majority in Skipton and Ripon in 1997?
11,620 votes (21.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Skipton and Ripon in 1997?
74.7% of the 72,784 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,351 votes).
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