1997 general election · South West
South Swindon: 1997 general election result
Labour won South Swindon at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,645. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,64511.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%51,162 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,207
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,943 | 46.8% | |
| Conservative | 18,298 | 35.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,371 | 14.4% | |
| Others | 1,550 | 3.0% | |
| Valid votes | 51,162 | ||
| Majority | 5,645 | 11.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Swindon at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,943 votes (46.8%).
What was the majority in South Swindon in 1997?
5,645 votes (11.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in South Swindon in 1997?
72.9% of the 70,207 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,162 votes).
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