1997 general election · Scotland
Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley: 1997 general election result
Labour won Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley at the 1997 general election with a majority of 21,062. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 21,06242.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%49,171 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,593
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,398 | 59.8% | |
| Conservative | 8,336 | 17.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,190 | 16.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,613 | 5.3% | |
| Others | 634 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 49,171 | ||
| Majority | 21,062 | 42.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,398 votes (59.8%).
What was the majority in Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley in 1997?
21,062 votes (42.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley in 1997?
75.0% of the 65,593 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,171 votes).
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