1997 general election · East of England
Southend West: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Southend West at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,615. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,6155.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.9%46,514 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,539
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,029 | 38.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 15,414 | 33.1% | |
| Labour | 10,600 | 22.8% | |
| Others | 2,471 | 5.3% | |
| Valid votes | 46,514 | ||
| Majority | 2,615 | 5.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Southend West at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,029 votes (38.8%).
What was the majority in Southend West in 1997?
2,615 votes (5.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Southend West in 1997?
69.9% of the 66,539 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,514 votes).
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