| Year: | 1997 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1997 General Election |
| Constituency: | Basildon |
| Turnout: | 71.7% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Smith, Angela | Labour Co-op | 29646 |
| Baron, John | Conservative | 16366 |
| Granshaw, Lindsay | Liberal Democrats | 4608 |
| Robinson, Craig | Referendum | 2462 |