1997 general election · East of England
South Suffolk: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won South Suffolk at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,175. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,1758.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.2%51,975 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,335
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,402 | 37.3% | |
| Labour | 15,227 | 29.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 14,395 | 27.7% | |
| Others | 2,951 | 5.7% | |
| Valid votes | 51,975 | ||
| Majority | 4,175 | 8.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Suffolk at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,402 votes (37.3%).
What was the majority in South Suffolk in 1997?
4,175 votes (8.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Suffolk in 1997?
77.2% of the 67,335 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,975 votes).
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