1997 general election · West Midlands
Staffordshire Moorlands: 1997 general election result
Labour won Staffordshire Moorlands at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,049. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,04919.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.8%51,117 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,742
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,686 | 52.2% | |
| Conservative | 16,637 | 32.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,191 | 12.1% | |
| Others | 1,603 | 3.1% | |
| Valid votes | 51,117 | ||
| Majority | 10,049 | 19.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Staffordshire Moorlands at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,686 votes (52.2%).
What was the majority in Staffordshire Moorlands in 1997?
10,049 votes (19.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Staffordshire Moorlands in 1997?
77.8% of the 65,742 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,117 votes).
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