Vale of Clwyd: 1997 general election result
Labour won Vale of Clwyd at the 1997 general election with a majority of 8,955. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,95522.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%39,132 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,426
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,617 | 52.7% | |
| Conservative | 11,662 | 29.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,425 | 8.8% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,301 | 5.9% | |
| Others | 1,127 | 2.9% | |
| Valid votes | 39,132 | ||
| Majority | 8,955 | 22.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Vale of Clwyd at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,617 votes (52.7%).
What was the majority in Vale of Clwyd in 1997?
8,955 votes (22.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Vale of Clwyd in 1997?
74.6% of the 52,426 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,132 votes).
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