1997 general election · Scotland
Dunfermline West: 1997 general election result
Labour won Dunfermline West at the 1997 general election with a majority of 12,354. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,35433.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.3%36,434 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,538
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,338 | 53.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,984 | 19.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,963 | 13.6% | |
| Conservative | 4,606 | 12.6% | |
| Others | 543 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 36,434 | ||
| Majority | 12,354 | 33.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dunfermline West at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,338 votes (53.1%).
What was the majority in Dunfermline West in 1997?
12,354 votes (33.9% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Dunfermline West in 1997?
69.3% of the 52,538 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,434 votes).
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