1997 general election · South West
West Dorset: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won West Dorset at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,840. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,8403.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%53,552 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,369
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,036 | 41.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 20,196 | 37.7% | |
| Labour | 9,491 | 17.7% | |
| Others | 1,829 | 3.4% | |
| Valid votes | 53,552 | ||
| Majority | 1,840 | 3.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won West Dorset at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,036 votes (41.2%).
What was the majority in West Dorset in 1997?
1,840 votes (3.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in West Dorset in 1997?
76.1% of the 70,369 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,552 votes).
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