1997 general election · North East
Sunderland South: 1997 general election result
Labour won Sunderland South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 19,638. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,63849.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.8%39,925 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,937
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,174 | 68.1% | |
| Conservative | 7,536 | 18.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,606 | 11.5% | |
| Others | 609 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 39,925 | ||
| Majority | 19,638 | 49.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sunderland South at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,174 votes (68.1%).
What was the majority in Sunderland South in 1997?
19,638 votes (49.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sunderland South in 1997?
58.8% of the 67,937 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,925 votes).
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