1997 general election · North East
Stockton South: 1997 general election result
Labour won Stockton South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,585. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,58522.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.0%52,116 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,585
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,790 | 55.2% | |
| Conservative | 17,205 | 33.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,721 | 9.1% | |
| Others | 1,400 | 2.7% | |
| Valid votes | 52,116 | ||
| Majority | 11,585 | 22.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Stockton South at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,790 votes (55.2%).
What was the majority in Stockton South in 1997?
11,585 votes (22.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stockton South in 1997?
76.0% of the 68,585 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,116 votes).
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