1997 general election · London
West Ham: 1997 general election result
Labour won West Ham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 19,494. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,49457.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.5%33,661 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,589
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,531 | 72.9% | |
| Conservative | 5,037 | 15.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,479 | 7.4% | |
| Others | 1,614 | 4.8% | |
| Valid votes | 33,661 | ||
| Majority | 19,494 | 57.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Ham at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,531 votes (72.9%).
What was the majority in West Ham in 1997?
19,494 votes (57.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Ham in 1997?
58.5% of the 57,589 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,661 votes).
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