| Year: | 1997 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1997 General Election |
| Constituency: | South Shields |
| Turnout: | 62.6% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Clark, David | Labour | 27834 |
| Hoban, Mark | Conservative | 5681 |
| Ord, David | Liberal Democrats | 3429 |
| Lorriane, Alan | Referendum | 1660 |
| Wilburn, Ian | Independent | 374 |