1997 general election · East of England
Suffolk Coastal: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Suffolk Coastal at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,254. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,2545.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%56,256 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,219
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,696 | 38.6% | |
| Labour | 18,442 | 32.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,036 | 21.4% | |
| Others | 4,082 | 7.3% | |
| Valid votes | 56,256 | ||
| Majority | 3,254 | 5.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Suffolk Coastal at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,696 votes (38.6%).
What was the majority in Suffolk Coastal in 1997?
3,254 votes (5.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Suffolk Coastal in 1997?
75.8% of the 74,219 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,256 votes).
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