1997 general election · West Midlands
South Staffordshire: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won South Staffordshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,821. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,82115.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.2%51,114 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,896
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,568 | 50.0% | |
| Labour | 17,747 | 34.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,797 | 11.3% | |
| Others | 2,002 | 3.9% | |
| Valid votes | 51,114 | ||
| Majority | 7,821 | 15.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Staffordshire at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,568 votes (50.0%).
What was the majority in South Staffordshire in 1997?
7,821 votes (15.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Staffordshire in 1997?
74.2% of the 68,896 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,114 votes).
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