Scotland · Former constituency (1955–1979)
Banff
Every general election in Banff since 1955 (until 1979). Latest: Conservative, majority 799.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 10,580 | 44.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 9,781 | 41.2% | |
| Labour | 3,381 | 14.2% | |
| Valid votes | 23,742 | ||
| Majority | 799 | 3.4% | |
Con gain from SNP Turnout 72.5% of 32,768 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Con | SNP | 799 | 3.4 | 72.5% | Con gain from SNP |
| October 1974 | SNP | Con | 1,851 | 8.0 | 72.5% | |
| 1970 | Con | SNP | 3,451 | 15.8 | 68.9% | Con hold |
| 1966 | Con | Lib | 1,377 | 7.0 | 65.1% | Con hold |
| 1964 | Con | Lab | 4,421 | 21.1 | 67.8% | Con hold |
| 1959 | Con | Lab | 8,367 | 41.1 | 63.3% | Con hold |
| 1955 | Con | Lab | 8,306 | 39.6 | 54.7% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Banff?
The Conservatives won Banff at the 1979 general election with a majority of 799.
Which parties have won Banff?
At the 7 general elections held under this name since 1955: Conservative 6, Scottish National Party 1.
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