1997 general election · South East
Tonbridge and Malling: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Tonbridge and Malling at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,230. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,23020.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%49,229 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,988
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,640 | 48.0% | |
| Labour | 13,410 | 27.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,467 | 19.2% | |
| Others | 2,712 | 5.5% | |
| Valid votes | 49,229 | ||
| Majority | 10,230 | 20.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Tonbridge and Malling at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,640 votes (48.0%).
What was the majority in Tonbridge and Malling in 1997?
10,230 votes (20.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Tonbridge and Malling in 1997?
75.8% of the 64,988 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,229 votes).
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