1997 general election · East of England
South Cambridgeshire: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won South Cambridgeshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 8,712. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,71216.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%53,683 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,557
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,572 | 42.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 13,860 | 25.8% | |
| Labour | 13,485 | 25.1% | |
| Others | 3,766 | 7.0% | |
| Valid votes | 53,683 | ||
| Majority | 8,712 | 16.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Cambridgeshire at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,572 votes (42.1%).
What was the majority in South Cambridgeshire in 1997?
8,712 votes (16.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in South Cambridgeshire in 1997?
76.1% of the 70,557 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,683 votes).
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