1997 general election · Scotland
East Kilbride: 1997 general election result
Labour won East Kilbride at the 1997 general election with a majority of 17,384. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,38435.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%48,796 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,229
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,584 | 56.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 10,200 | 20.9% | |
| Conservative | 5,863 | 12.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,527 | 7.2% | |
| Others | 1,622 | 3.3% | |
| Valid votes | 48,796 | ||
| Majority | 17,384 | 35.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won East Kilbride at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,584 votes (56.5%).
What was the majority in East Kilbride in 1997?
17,384 votes (35.6% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in East Kilbride in 1997?
74.8% of the 65,229 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,796 votes).
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