1997 general election · East of England
South West Norfolk: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won South West Norfolk at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,464. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,4644.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.1%58,796 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,406
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,694 | 42.0% | |
| Labour | 22,230 | 37.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 8,178 | 13.9% | |
| Others | 3,694 | 6.3% | |
| Valid votes | 58,796 | ||
| Majority | 2,464 | 4.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South West Norfolk at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,694 votes (42.0%).
What was the majority in South West Norfolk in 1997?
2,464 votes (4.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South West Norfolk in 1997?
73.1% of the 80,406 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,796 votes).
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