1997 general election · South West
Taunton: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Taunton at the 1997 general election with a majority of 2,443. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 2,4434.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%61,011 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,783
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 26,064 | 42.7% | |
| Conservative | 23,621 | 38.7% | |
| Labour | 8,248 | 13.5% | |
| Others | 3,078 | 5.0% | |
| Valid votes | 61,011 | ||
| Majority | 2,443 | 4.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Taunton at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 26,064 votes (42.7%).
What was the majority in Taunton in 1997?
2,443 votes (4.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Taunton in 1997?
76.5% of the 79,783 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,011 votes).
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