1997 general election · East Midlands
South Derbyshire: 1997 general election result
Labour won South Derbyshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 13,967. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,96723.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.2%59,967 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,672
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,709 | 54.5% | |
| Conservative | 18,742 | 31.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,408 | 9.0% | |
| Others | 3,108 | 5.2% | |
| Valid votes | 59,967 | ||
| Majority | 13,967 | 23.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Derbyshire at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,709 votes (54.5%).
What was the majority in South Derbyshire in 1997?
13,967 votes (23.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in South Derbyshire in 1997?
78.2% of the 76,672 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,967 votes).
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