1997 general election · Scotland
Dumfries: 1997 general election result
Labour won Dumfries at the 1997 general election with a majority of 9,643. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,64319.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.9%49,527 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,759
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,528 | 47.5% | |
| Conservative | 13,885 | 28.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,977 | 12.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,487 | 11.1% | |
| Others | 650 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 49,527 | ||
| Majority | 9,643 | 19.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dumfries at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,528 votes (47.5%).
What was the majority in Dumfries in 1997?
9,643 votes (19.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dumfries in 1997?
78.9% of the 62,759 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,527 votes).
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