1997 general election · South West
Tiverton and Honiton: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Tiverton and Honiton at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,653. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,6532.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.6%59,129 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,154
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,438 | 41.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 22,785 | 38.5% | |
| Labour | 7,598 | 12.9% | |
| Others | 4,308 | 7.3% | |
| Valid votes | 59,129 | ||
| Majority | 1,653 | 2.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Tiverton and Honiton at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,438 votes (41.3%).
What was the majority in Tiverton and Honiton in 1997?
1,653 votes (2.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Tiverton and Honiton in 1997?
77.6% of the 76,154 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,129 votes).
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