1997 general election · East of England
South Norfolk: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won South Norfolk at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,378. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,37811.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.4%62,097 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,239
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,935 | 40.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 17,557 | 28.3% | |
| Labour | 16,188 | 26.1% | |
| Others | 3,417 | 5.5% | |
| Valid votes | 62,097 | ||
| Majority | 7,378 | 11.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Norfolk at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,935 votes (40.2%).
What was the majority in South Norfolk in 1997?
7,378 votes (11.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in South Norfolk in 1997?
78.4% of the 79,239 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,097 votes).
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