1997 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
York City of: 1997 general election result
Labour won York City of at the 1997 general election with a majority of 20,523. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 20,52335.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.2%58,345 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,710
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 34,956 | 59.9% | |
| Conservative | 14,433 | 24.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,537 | 11.2% | |
| Others | 2,419 | 4.2% | |
| Valid votes | 58,345 | ||
| Majority | 20,523 | 35.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won York City of at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 34,956 votes (59.9%).
What was the majority in York City of in 1997?
20,523 votes (35.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in York City of in 1997?
73.2% of the 79,710 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,345 votes).
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