1997 general election · North West
St Helens South: 1997 general election result
Labour won St Helens South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 23,739. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,73953.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.5%44,258 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,554
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,367 | 68.6% | |
| Conservative | 6,628 | 15.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,919 | 13.4% | |
| Others | 1,344 | 3.0% | |
| Valid votes | 44,258 | ||
| Majority | 23,739 | 53.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won St Helens South at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,367 votes (68.6%).
What was the majority in St Helens South in 1997?
23,739 votes (53.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in St Helens South in 1997?
66.5% of the 66,554 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,258 votes).
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