1997 general election · East Midlands
West Derbyshire: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won West Derbyshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,885. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,8858.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.2%56,883 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,716
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,945 | 42.1% | |
| Labour | 19,060 | 33.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,940 | 17.5% | |
| Others | 3,938 | 6.9% | |
| Valid votes | 56,883 | ||
| Majority | 4,885 | 8.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won West Derbyshire at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,945 votes (42.1%).
What was the majority in West Derbyshire in 1997?
4,885 votes (8.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in West Derbyshire in 1997?
78.2% of the 72,716 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,883 votes).
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