| Year: | 1997 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1997 General Election |
| Constituency: | North West Durham |
| Turnout: | 69.0% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Armstrong, Hilary | Labour | 31855 |
| John-Howe, Louise St | Conservative | 7101 |
| Gillings, Anthony | Liberal Democrats | 4991 |
| Atkinson, Rodney | Referendum | 2372 |