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UK Polling History: Election of 1 May 1997 – Maidstone and The Weald

Result summary

Parties
Conservative Labour Liberal
Democrat
Other
Votes 23,657 14,054 11,986 3,911
Votes gained
Share of votes 44.1% 26.2% 22.4% 7.3%
Share of eligible voters 32.5% 19.3% 16.5% 5.4%
Gain in share of votes
Gain in share of eligible voters
Total votes: 53,608
Electorate: 72,735
Turnout: 73.7%
Outcome: Conservative hold

Polling history

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List of contests

« Constituency formed from
Maidstone, Mid Kent, Tunbridge Wells
1 May 1997
Date Type Parties
Conservative Liberal
Democrat
Labour UKIP Other Green
Date Type Parties
Conservative Liberal
Democrat
Labour UKIP Other Green
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5 May 2005 General Election 25,670 10,808 10,814 1,463
7 June 2001 General Election 22,621 9,064 12,303 1,589
1 May 1997 General Election 23,657 11,986 14,054 3,911