1997 general election · Scotland
Coatbridge and Chryston: 1997 general election result
Labour won Coatbridge and Chryston at the 1997 general election with a majority of 19,292. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,29251.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%37,609 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,024
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,694 | 68.3% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,402 | 17.0% | |
| Conservative | 3,216 | 8.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,048 | 5.5% | |
| Others | 249 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 37,609 | ||
| Majority | 19,292 | 51.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Coatbridge and Chryston at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,694 votes (68.3%).
What was the majority in Coatbridge and Chryston in 1997?
19,292 votes (51.3% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Coatbridge and Chryston in 1997?
72.3% of the 52,024 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,609 votes).
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