1997 general election · West Midlands
West Bromwich East: 1997 general election result
Labour won West Bromwich East at the 1997 general election with a majority of 13,584. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,58432.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.4%41,487 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,432
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,710 | 57.2% | |
| Conservative | 10,126 | 24.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,179 | 14.9% | |
| Others | 1,472 | 3.6% | |
| Valid votes | 41,487 | ||
| Majority | 13,584 | 32.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won West Bromwich East at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,710 votes (57.2%).
What was the majority in West Bromwich East in 1997?
13,584 votes (32.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Bromwich East in 1997?
65.4% of the 63,432 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,487 votes).
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