1997 general election · East of England
Welwyn Hatfield: 1997 general election result
Labour won Welwyn Hatfield at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,595. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,59510.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%52,968 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,395
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,936 | 47.1% | |
| Conservative | 19,341 | 36.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,161 | 13.5% | |
| Others | 1,530 | 2.9% | |
| Valid votes | 52,968 | ||
| Majority | 5,595 | 10.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Welwyn Hatfield at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,936 votes (47.1%).
What was the majority in Welwyn Hatfield in 1997?
5,595 votes (10.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Welwyn Hatfield in 1997?
78.6% of the 67,395 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,968 votes).
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