1997 general election · South West
Truro and St Austell: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Truro and St Austell at the 1997 general election with a majority of 12,501. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 12,50122.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.0%56,747 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,634
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 27,502 | 48.5% | |
| Conservative | 15,001 | 26.4% | |
| Labour | 8,697 | 15.3% | |
| Others | 5,547 | 9.8% | |
| Valid votes | 56,747 | ||
| Majority | 12,501 | 22.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Truro and St Austell at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 27,502 votes (48.5%).
What was the majority in Truro and St Austell in 1997?
12,501 votes (22.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Truro and St Austell in 1997?
74.0% of the 76,634 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,747 votes).
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