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UK Polling History: Election of 1 May 1997 – Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Result summary

Parties
Labour Conservative Liberal
Democrat
Other
Votes 18,723 16,794 8,447 2,198
Votes gained
Share of votes 40.6% 36.4% 18.3% 4.8%
Share of eligible voters 29.3% 26.3% 13.2% 3.4%
Gain in share of votes
Gain in share of eligible voters
Total votes: 46,162
Electorate: 63,880
Turnout: 72.3%
Outcome: Labour hold

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Date Type Parties
Conservative Labour Liberal
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1 May 1997 General Election 16,794 18,723 8,447 2,198 0