1997 general election · South East
Tunbridge Wells: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Tunbridge Wells at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,506. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,50615.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%48,354 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,259
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,853 | 45.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 14,347 | 29.7% | |
| Labour | 9,879 | 20.4% | |
| Others | 2,275 | 4.7% | |
| Valid votes | 48,354 | ||
| Majority | 7,506 | 15.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Tunbridge Wells at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,853 votes (45.2%).
What was the majority in Tunbridge Wells in 1997?
7,506 votes (15.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Tunbridge Wells in 1997?
74.1% of the 65,259 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,354 votes).
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