1997 general election · South East
Southampton Itchen: 1997 general election result
Labour won Southampton Itchen at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,229. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,22926.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.0%53,838 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,910
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,498 | 54.8% | |
| Conservative | 15,269 | 28.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,289 | 11.7% | |
| Others | 2,782 | 5.2% | |
| Valid votes | 53,838 | ||
| Majority | 14,229 | 26.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Southampton Itchen at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,498 votes (54.8%).
What was the majority in Southampton Itchen in 1997?
14,229 votes (26.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Southampton Itchen in 1997?
70.0% of the 76,910 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,838 votes).
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