1997 general election · South West
Woodspring: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Woodspring at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,734. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,73414.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.4%54,954 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,069
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,425 | 44.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 16,691 | 30.4% | |
| Labour | 11,377 | 20.7% | |
| Others | 2,461 | 4.5% | |
| Valid votes | 54,954 | ||
| Majority | 7,734 | 14.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Woodspring at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,425 votes (44.5%).
What was the majority in Woodspring in 1997?
7,734 votes (14.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Woodspring in 1997?
78.4% of the 70,069 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,954 votes).
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