1997 general election · South West
Yeovil: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Yeovil at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,403. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 11,40321.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%54,053 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,383
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 26,349 | 48.8% | |
| Conservative | 14,946 | 27.7% | |
| Labour | 8,053 | 14.9% | |
| Others | 4,705 | 8.7% | |
| Valid votes | 54,053 | ||
| Majority | 11,403 | 21.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Yeovil at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 26,349 votes (48.8%).
What was the majority in Yeovil in 1997?
11,403 votes (21.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Yeovil in 1997?
72.7% of the 74,383 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,053 votes).
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