Torfaen: 1997 general election result
Labour won Torfaen at the 1997 general election with a majority of 24,536. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 24,53656.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.7%43,245 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,343
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,863 | 69.1% | |
| Conservative | 5,327 | 12.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,249 | 12.1% | |
| Others | 1,764 | 4.1% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,042 | 2.4% | |
| Valid votes | 43,245 | ||
| Majority | 24,536 | 56.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Torfaen at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,863 votes (69.1%).
What was the majority in Torfaen in 1997?
24,536 votes (56.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Torfaen in 1997?
71.7% of the 60,343 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,245 votes).
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