1997 general election · East of England
West Chelmsford: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won West Chelmsford at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,691. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,69111.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.8%58,577 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,271
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,781 | 40.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 17,090 | 29.2% | |
| Labour | 15,436 | 26.4% | |
| Others | 2,270 | 3.9% | |
| Valid votes | 58,577 | ||
| Majority | 6,691 | 11.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Chelmsford at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,781 votes (40.6%).
What was the majority in West Chelmsford in 1997?
6,691 votes (11.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in West Chelmsford in 1997?
76.8% of the 76,271 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,577 votes).
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