1997 general election · West Midlands
Wolverhampton South East: 1997 general election result
Labour won Wolverhampton South East at the 1997 general election with a majority of 15,182. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,18243.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.1%34,830 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,329
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,202 | 63.7% | |
| Conservative | 7,020 | 20.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,292 | 9.5% | |
| Others | 2,316 | 6.7% | |
| Valid votes | 34,830 | ||
| Majority | 15,182 | 43.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wolverhampton South East at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,202 votes (63.7%).
What was the majority in Wolverhampton South East in 1997?
15,182 votes (43.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wolverhampton South East in 1997?
64.1% of the 54,329 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,830 votes).
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