1997 general election · South East
Southampton Test: 1997 general election result
Labour won Southampton Test at the 1997 general election with a majority of 13,684. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,68426.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%52,441 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,087
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,396 | 54.2% | |
| Conservative | 14,712 | 28.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,171 | 13.7% | |
| Others | 2,162 | 4.1% | |
| Valid votes | 52,441 | ||
| Majority | 13,684 | 26.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Southampton Test at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,396 votes (54.2%).
What was the majority in Southampton Test in 1997?
13,684 votes (26.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Southampton Test in 1997?
71.8% of the 73,087 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,441 votes).
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