1997 general election · East of England
South West Bedfordshire: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won South West Bedfordshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 132. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1320.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%52,864 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,781
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,534 | 40.7% | |
| Labour | 21,402 | 40.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,559 | 14.3% | |
| Others | 2,369 | 4.5% | |
| Valid votes | 52,864 | ||
| Majority | 132 | 0.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South West Bedfordshire at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,534 votes (40.7%).
What was the majority in South West Bedfordshire in 1997?
132 votes (0.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South West Bedfordshire in 1997?
75.8% of the 69,781 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,864 votes).
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