1997 general election · North East
Wansbeck: 1997 general election result
Labour won Wansbeck at the 1997 general election with a majority of 22,367. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 22,36749.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.6%45,172 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,082
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,569 | 65.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,202 | 15.9% | |
| Conservative | 6,299 | 13.9% | |
| Others | 2,102 | 4.7% | |
| Valid votes | 45,172 | ||
| Majority | 22,367 | 49.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wansbeck at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,569 votes (65.5%).
What was the majority in Wansbeck in 1997?
22,367 votes (49.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Wansbeck in 1997?
71.6% of the 63,082 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,172 votes).
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