1997 general election · South East
Witney: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Witney at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,028. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,02812.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%56,401 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,520
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,282 | 43.1% | |
| Labour | 17,254 | 30.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 11,202 | 19.9% | |
| Others | 3,663 | 6.5% | |
| Valid votes | 56,401 | ||
| Majority | 7,028 | 12.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Witney at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,282 votes (43.1%).
What was the majority in Witney in 1997?
7,028 votes (12.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Witney in 1997?
76.7% of the 73,520 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,401 votes).
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