1997 general election · South West
Teignbridge: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Teignbridge at the 1997 general election with a majority of 281. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2810.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%62,945 valid votes
- Electorate
- 82,098
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,679 | 39.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 24,398 | 38.8% | |
| Labour | 11,311 | 18.0% | |
| Others | 2,557 | 4.1% | |
| Valid votes | 62,945 | ||
| Majority | 281 | 0.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Teignbridge at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,679 votes (39.2%).
What was the majority in Teignbridge in 1997?
281 votes (0.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Teignbridge in 1997?
76.7% of the 82,098 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,945 votes).
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