1997 general election · East Midlands
South Holland and the Deepings: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won South Holland and the Deepings at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,991. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,99115.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.9%50,129 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,674
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,691 | 49.3% | |
| Labour | 16,700 | 33.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,836 | 15.6% | |
| Others | 902 | 1.8% | |
| Valid votes | 50,129 | ||
| Majority | 7,991 | 15.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Holland and the Deepings at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,691 votes (49.3%).
What was the majority in South Holland and the Deepings in 1997?
7,991 votes (15.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Holland and the Deepings in 1997?
71.9% of the 69,674 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,129 votes).
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