1997 general election · South West
South West Devon: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won South West Devon at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,397. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,39714.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.2%52,781 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,293
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,659 | 42.9% | |
| Labour | 15,262 | 28.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,542 | 23.8% | |
| Others | 2,318 | 4.4% | |
| Valid votes | 52,781 | ||
| Majority | 7,397 | 14.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South West Devon at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,659 votes (42.9%).
What was the majority in South West Devon in 1997?
7,397 votes (14.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South West Devon in 1997?
76.2% of the 69,293 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,781 votes).
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