1997 general election · London
Twickenham: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Twickenham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,281. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 4,2817.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.0%58,144 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,569
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 26,237 | 45.1% | |
| Conservative | 21,956 | 37.8% | |
| Labour | 9,065 | 15.6% | |
| Others | 886 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 58,144 | ||
| Majority | 4,281 | 7.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Twickenham at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 26,237 votes (45.1%).
What was the majority in Twickenham in 1997?
4,281 votes (7.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Twickenham in 1997?
79.0% of the 73,569 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,144 votes).
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