1997 general election · Scotland
Airdrie and Shotts: 1997 general election result
Labour won Airdrie and Shotts at the 1997 general election with a majority of 15,412. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,41237.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.4%41,181 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,673
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,460 | 61.8% | |
| Scottish National Party | 10,048 | 24.4% | |
| Conservative | 3,660 | 8.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 1,719 | 4.2% | |
| Others | 294 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 41,181 | ||
| Majority | 15,412 | 37.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Airdrie and Shotts at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,460 votes (61.8%).
What was the majority in Airdrie and Shotts in 1997?
15,412 votes (37.4% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Airdrie and Shotts in 1997?
71.4% of the 57,673 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,181 votes).
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