1997 general election · South West
Wells: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Wells at the 1997 general election with a majority of 528. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5280.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.8%56,380 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,426
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,208 | 39.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 21,680 | 38.5% | |
| Labour | 10,204 | 18.1% | |
| Others | 2,288 | 4.1% | |
| Valid votes | 56,380 | ||
| Majority | 528 | 0.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wells at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,208 votes (39.4%).
What was the majority in Wells in 1997?
528 votes (0.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Wells in 1997?
77.8% of the 72,426 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,380 votes).
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