1997 general election · Scotland
Argyll and Bute: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Argyll and Bute at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,081. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 6,08117.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%35,720 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,983
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 14,359 | 40.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,278 | 23.2% | |
| Conservative | 6,774 | 19.0% | |
| Labour | 5,596 | 15.7% | |
| Others | 713 | 2.0% | |
| Valid votes | 35,720 | ||
| Majority | 6,081 | 17.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Argyll and Bute at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 14,359 votes (40.2%).
What was the majority in Argyll and Bute in 1997?
6,081 votes (17.0% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Argyll and Bute in 1997?
72.9% of the 48,983 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,720 votes).
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