Wrexham: 1997 general election result
Labour won Wrexham at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,762. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,76232.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%36,422 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,741
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,450 | 56.2% | |
| Conservative | 8,688 | 23.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,833 | 13.3% | |
| Others | 1,281 | 3.5% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,170 | 3.2% | |
| Valid votes | 36,422 | ||
| Majority | 11,762 | 32.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wrexham at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,450 votes (56.2%).
What was the majority in Wrexham in 1997?
11,762 votes (32.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wrexham in 1997?
71.8% of the 50,741 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,422 votes).
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