1997 general election · South West
South East Cornwall: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won South East Cornwall at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,480. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 6,48011.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%57,432 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,825
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 27,044 | 47.1% | |
| Conservative | 20,564 | 35.8% | |
| Labour | 7,358 | 12.8% | |
| Others | 2,466 | 4.3% | |
| Valid votes | 57,432 | ||
| Majority | 6,480 | 11.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South East Cornwall at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 27,044 votes (47.1%).
What was the majority in South East Cornwall in 1997?
6,480 votes (11.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in South East Cornwall in 1997?
75.7% of the 75,825 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,432 votes).
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