1997 general election · Scotland
Banff and Buchan: 1997 general election result
The SNP won Banff and Buchan at the 1997 general election with a majority of 12,845. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 12,84532.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.7%40,178 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,493
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 22,409 | 55.8% | |
| Conservative | 9,564 | 23.8% | |
| Labour | 4,747 | 11.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,398 | 6.0% | |
| Others | 1,060 | 2.6% | |
| Valid votes | 40,178 | ||
| Majority | 12,845 | 32.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Banff and Buchan at the 1997 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 22,409 votes (55.8%).
What was the majority in Banff and Buchan in 1997?
12,845 votes (32.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Banff and Buchan in 1997?
68.7% of the 58,493 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,178 votes).
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