1997 general election · East of England
West Suffolk: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won West Suffolk at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,867. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,8673.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.5%49,082 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,638
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,081 | 40.9% | |
| Labour | 18,214 | 37.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,892 | 14.0% | |
| Others | 3,895 | 7.9% | |
| Valid votes | 49,082 | ||
| Majority | 1,867 | 3.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Suffolk at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,081 votes (40.9%).
What was the majority in West Suffolk in 1997?
1,867 votes (3.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in West Suffolk in 1997?
71.5% of the 68,638 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,082 votes).
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