| Year: | 1997 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1997 General Election |
| Constituency: | Makerfield |
| Turnout: | 66.8% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| McCartney, Ian | Labour | 33119 |
| Winstanley, Michael | Conservative | 6942 |
| Hubbard, Bruce | Liberal Democrats | 3743 |
| Seed, Andrew | Referendum | 1210 |