1997 general election · London
Walthamstow: 1997 general election result
Labour won Walthamstow at the 1997 general election with a majority of 17,149. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,14942.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.8%40,055 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,818
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,287 | 63.1% | |
| Conservative | 8,138 | 20.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,491 | 13.7% | |
| Others | 1,139 | 2.8% | |
| Valid votes | 40,055 | ||
| Majority | 17,149 | 42.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Walthamstow at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,287 votes (63.1%).
What was the majority in Walthamstow in 1997?
17,149 votes (42.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Walthamstow in 1997?
62.8% of the 63,818 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,055 votes).
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