1997 general election · South East
South Thanet: 1997 general election result
Labour won South Thanet at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,878. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,8786.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.6%44,988 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,792
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,777 | 46.2% | |
| Conservative | 17,899 | 39.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,263 | 11.7% | |
| Others | 1,049 | 2.3% | |
| Valid votes | 44,988 | ||
| Majority | 2,878 | 6.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Thanet at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,777 votes (46.2%).
What was the majority in South Thanet in 1997?
2,878 votes (6.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in South Thanet in 1997?
71.6% of the 62,792 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,988 votes).
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