1997 general election · Scotland
Aberdeen South: 1997 general election result
Labour won Aberdeen South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,365. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,3657.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.8%44,062 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,566
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,541 | 35.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,176 | 27.6% | |
| Conservative | 11,621 | 26.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,299 | 9.8% | |
| Others | 425 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 44,062 | ||
| Majority | 3,365 | 7.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Aberdeen South at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,541 votes (35.3%).
What was the majority in Aberdeen South in 1997?
3,365 votes (7.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Aberdeen South in 1997?
72.8% of the 60,566 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,062 votes).
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