1997 general election · London
Sutton and Cheam: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Sutton and Cheam at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,097. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 2,0974.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%47,092 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,824
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 19,919 | 42.3% | |
| Conservative | 17,822 | 37.9% | |
| Labour | 7,280 | 15.5% | |
| Others | 2,071 | 4.4% | |
| Valid votes | 47,092 | ||
| Majority | 2,097 | 4.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sutton and Cheam at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 19,919 votes (42.3%).
What was the majority in Sutton and Cheam in 1997?
2,097 votes (4.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sutton and Cheam in 1997?
75.0% of the 62,824 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,092 votes).
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