1997 general election · South East
Wealden: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Wealden at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,204. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,20424.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%59,099 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,206
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,417 | 49.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 15,213 | 25.7% | |
| Labour | 10,185 | 17.2% | |
| Others | 4,284 | 7.3% | |
| Valid votes | 59,099 | ||
| Majority | 14,204 | 24.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wealden at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,417 votes (49.8%).
What was the majority in Wealden in 1997?
14,204 votes (24.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Wealden in 1997?
73.7% of the 80,206 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,099 votes).
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