1997 general election · Scotland
Ayr: 1997 general election result
Labour won Ayr at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,543. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,54314.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%44,756 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,925
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,679 | 48.4% | |
| Conservative | 15,136 | 33.8% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,625 | 12.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,116 | 4.7% | |
| Others | 200 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 44,756 | ||
| Majority | 6,543 | 14.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ayr at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,679 votes (48.4%).
What was the majority in Ayr in 1997?
6,543 votes (14.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ayr in 1997?
80.0% of the 55,925 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,756 votes).
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