Scotland · Former constituency (1983–2001)
Galloway and Upper Nithsdale
Every general election in Galloway and Upper Nithsdale since 1983 (until 2001). Latest: Conservative, majority 74.
2001 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 12,222 | 34.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 12,148 | 33.8% | |
| Labour | 7,258 | 20.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,698 | 10.3% | |
| Others | 588 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 35,914 | ||
| Majority | 74 | 0.2% | |
Con gain from SNP Turnout 67.4% of 53,254 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Con | SNP | 74 | 0.2 | 67.4% | Con gain from SNP |
| 1997 | SNP | Con | 5,624 | 13.4 | 79.7% | |
| 1992 | Con | SNP | 2,468 | 5.6 | 81.7% | Con hold |
| 1987 | Con | SNP | 3,673 | 9.0 | 76.8% | Con hold |
| 1983 | Con | SNP | 5,461 | 13.9 | 74.9% |
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 Galloway and Upper Nithsdale?
The Conservatives won Galloway and Upper Nithsdale at the 2001 general election with a majority of 74.
Which parties have won Galloway and Upper Nithsdale?
At the 5 general elections held under this name since 1983: Conservative 4, Scottish National Party 1.
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