1997 general election · Scotland
East Lothian: 1997 general election result
Labour won East Lothian at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,221. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,22132.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%43,432 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,489
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,881 | 52.7% | |
| Conservative | 8,660 | 19.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,825 | 15.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,575 | 10.5% | |
| Others | 491 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 43,432 | ||
| Majority | 14,221 | 32.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won East Lothian at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,881 votes (52.7%).
What was the majority in East Lothian in 1997?
14,221 votes (32.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in East Lothian in 1997?
75.5% of the 57,489 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,432 votes).
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