1997 general election · South West
St Ives: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won St Ives at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,170. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 7,17013.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%53,901 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,680
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 23,966 | 44.5% | |
| Conservative | 16,796 | 31.2% | |
| Labour | 8,184 | 15.2% | |
| Others | 4,955 | 9.2% | |
| Valid votes | 53,901 | ||
| Majority | 7,170 | 13.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won St Ives at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 23,966 votes (44.5%).
What was the majority in St Ives in 1997?
7,170 votes (13.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in St Ives in 1997?
75.2% of the 71,680 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,901 votes).
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