1997 general election · West Midlands
Wolverhampton North East: 1997 general election result
Labour won Wolverhampton North East at the 1997 general election with a majority of 12,987. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,98731.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.1%41,403 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,677
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,534 | 59.3% | |
| Conservative | 11,547 | 27.9% | |
| Others | 3,108 | 7.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,214 | 5.4% | |
| Valid votes | 41,403 | ||
| Majority | 12,987 | 31.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wolverhampton North East at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,534 votes (59.3%).
What was the majority in Wolverhampton North East in 1997?
12,987 votes (31.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wolverhampton North East in 1997?
67.1% of the 61,677 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,403 votes).
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