1997 general election · West Midlands
Solihull: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Solihull at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,397. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,39719.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%58,906 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,943
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,299 | 44.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 14,902 | 25.3% | |
| Labour | 14,334 | 24.3% | |
| Others | 3,371 | 5.7% | |
| Valid votes | 58,906 | ||
| Majority | 11,397 | 19.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Solihull at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,299 votes (44.7%).
What was the majority in Solihull in 1997?
11,397 votes (19.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Solihull in 1997?
74.6% of the 78,943 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,906 votes).
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