1997 general election · East Midlands
Sleaford and North Hykeham: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Sleaford and North Hykeham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,123. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,1239.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.2%53,176 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,637
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,358 | 43.9% | |
| Labour | 18,235 | 34.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 8,063 | 15.2% | |
| Others | 3,520 | 6.6% | |
| Valid votes | 53,176 | ||
| Majority | 5,123 | 9.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Sleaford and North Hykeham at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,358 votes (43.9%).
What was the majority in Sleaford and North Hykeham in 1997?
5,123 votes (9.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Sleaford and North Hykeham in 1997?
74.2% of the 71,637 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,176 votes).
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