1997 general election · South East
Wokingham: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Wokingham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 9,365. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,36518.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%50,108 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,781
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,086 | 50.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 15,721 | 31.4% | |
| Labour | 8,424 | 16.8% | |
| Others | 877 | 1.8% | |
| Valid votes | 50,108 | ||
| Majority | 9,365 | 18.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wokingham at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,086 votes (50.1%).
What was the majority in Wokingham in 1997?
9,365 votes (18.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Wokingham in 1997?
75.0% of the 66,781 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,108 votes).
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