1997 general election · South West
Somerton and Frome: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Somerton and Frome at the 1997 general election with a majority of 130. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 1300.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%57,403 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,240
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 22,684 | 39.5% | |
| Conservative | 22,554 | 39.3% | |
| Labour | 9,385 | 16.4% | |
| Others | 2,780 | 4.8% | |
| Valid votes | 57,403 | ||
| Majority | 130 | 0.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Somerton and Frome at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 22,684 votes (39.5%).
What was the majority in Somerton and Frome in 1997?
130 votes (0.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Somerton and Frome in 1997?
77.3% of the 74,240 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,403 votes).
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