1997 general election · North West
Southport: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Southport at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,160. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 6,16012.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.1%50,600 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,194
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 24,346 | 48.1% | |
| Conservative | 18,186 | 35.9% | |
| Labour | 6,129 | 12.1% | |
| Others | 1,939 | 3.8% | |
| Valid votes | 50,600 | ||
| Majority | 6,160 | 12.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Southport at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 24,346 votes (48.1%).
What was the majority in Southport in 1997?
6,160 votes (12.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Southport in 1997?
72.1% of the 70,194 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,600 votes).
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