1997 general election · South East
Surrey Heath: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Surrey Heath at the 1997 general election with a majority of 16,287. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,28729.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%54,724 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,813
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,231 | 51.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 11,944 | 21.8% | |
| Labour | 11,511 | 21.0% | |
| Others | 3,038 | 5.6% | |
| Valid votes | 54,724 | ||
| Majority | 16,287 | 29.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Surrey Heath at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,231 votes (51.6%).
What was the majority in Surrey Heath in 1997?
16,287 votes (29.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Surrey Heath in 1997?
74.1% of the 73,813 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,724 votes).
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