1997 general election · North West
Westmorland and Lonsdale: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Westmorland and Lonsdale at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,521. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,5218.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%50,781 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,563
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,463 | 42.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 16,942 | 33.4% | |
| Labour | 10,452 | 20.6% | |
| Others | 1,924 | 3.8% | |
| Valid votes | 50,781 | ||
| Majority | 4,521 | 8.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Westmorland and Lonsdale at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,463 votes (42.3%).
What was the majority in Westmorland and Lonsdale in 1997?
4,521 votes (8.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Westmorland and Lonsdale in 1997?
74.1% of the 68,563 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,781 votes).
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