1997 general election · East of England
South West Hertfordshire: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won South West Hertfordshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,021. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,02118.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%55,411 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,276
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,462 | 46.0% | |
| Labour | 15,441 | 27.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,381 | 22.3% | |
| Others | 2,127 | 3.8% | |
| Valid votes | 55,411 | ||
| Majority | 10,021 | 18.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South West Hertfordshire at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,462 votes (46.0%).
What was the majority in South West Hertfordshire in 1997?
10,021 votes (18.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South West Hertfordshire in 1997?
76.7% of the 72,276 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,411 votes).
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