1997 general election · Scotland
Cunninghame South: 1997 general election result
Labour won Cunninghame South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,869. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,86942.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.5%35,444 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,543
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,233 | 62.7% | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,364 | 20.8% | |
| Conservative | 3,571 | 10.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 1,604 | 4.5% | |
| Others | 672 | 1.9% | |
| Valid votes | 35,444 | ||
| Majority | 14,869 | 42.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cunninghame South at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,233 votes (62.7%).
What was the majority in Cunninghame South in 1997?
14,869 votes (42.0% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Cunninghame South in 1997?
71.5% of the 49,543 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,444 votes).
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