1997 general election · West Midlands
Tamworth: 1997 general election result
Labour won Tamworth at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,496. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,49615.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.2%49,854 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,205
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,808 | 51.8% | |
| Conservative | 18,312 | 36.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,025 | 8.1% | |
| Others | 1,709 | 3.4% | |
| Valid votes | 49,854 | ||
| Majority | 7,496 | 15.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Tamworth at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,808 votes (51.8%).
What was the majority in Tamworth in 1997?
7,496 votes (15.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Tamworth in 1997?
74.2% of the 67,205 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,854 votes).
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