1997 general election · North West
Workington: 1997 general election result
Labour won Workington at the 1997 general election with a majority of 19,656. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,65639.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.1%49,374 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,766
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,717 | 64.2% | |
| Conservative | 12,061 | 24.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,967 | 8.0% | |
| Others | 1,629 | 3.3% | |
| Valid votes | 49,374 | ||
| Majority | 19,656 | 39.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Workington at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,717 votes (64.2%).
What was the majority in Workington in 1997?
19,656 votes (39.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Workington in 1997?
75.1% of the 65,766 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,374 votes).
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