1997 general election · Scotland
Cumbernauld and Kilsyth: 1997 general election result
Labour won Cumbernauld and Kilsyth at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,128. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,12830.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%36,024 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,032
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,141 | 58.7% | |
| Scottish National Party | 10,013 | 27.8% | |
| Conservative | 2,441 | 6.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 1,368 | 3.8% | |
| Others | 1,061 | 3.0% | |
| Valid votes | 36,024 | ||
| Majority | 11,128 | 30.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cumbernauld and Kilsyth at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,141 votes (58.7%).
What was the majority in Cumbernauld and Kilsyth in 1997?
11,128 votes (30.9% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Cumbernauld and Kilsyth in 1997?
75.0% of the 48,032 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,024 votes).
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