1997 general election · South West
Totnes: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Totnes at the 1997 general election with a majority of 877. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8771.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%53,769 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,920
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,637 | 36.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 18,760 | 34.9% | |
| Labour | 8,796 | 16.4% | |
| Others | 6,576 | 12.2% | |
| Valid votes | 53,769 | ||
| Majority | 877 | 1.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Totnes at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,637 votes (36.5%).
What was the majority in Totnes in 1997?
877 votes (1.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Totnes in 1997?
75.8% of the 70,920 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,769 votes).
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