1997 general election · South West
South Dorset: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won South Dorset at the 1997 general election with a majority of 77. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 770.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.0%49,182 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,493
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,755 | 36.1% | |
| Labour | 17,678 | 35.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,936 | 20.2% | |
| Others | 3,813 | 7.8% | |
| Valid votes | 49,182 | ||
| Majority | 77 | 0.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Dorset at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,755 votes (36.1%).
What was the majority in South Dorset in 1997?
77 votes (0.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Dorset in 1997?
74.0% of the 66,493 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,182 votes).
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