1997 general election · West Midlands
Sutton Coldfield: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Sutton Coldfield at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,885. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,88528.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%52,401 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,918
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,373 | 52.2% | |
| Labour | 12,488 | 23.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 10,139 | 19.4% | |
| Others | 2,401 | 4.6% | |
| Valid votes | 52,401 | ||
| Majority | 14,885 | 28.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sutton Coldfield at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,373 votes (52.2%).
What was the majority in Sutton Coldfield in 1997?
14,885 votes (28.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Sutton Coldfield in 1997?
72.9% of the 71,918 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,401 votes).
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