1997 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Central: 1997 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh Central at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,070. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,07025.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.1%42,735 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,695
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,125 | 47.1% | |
| Conservative | 9,055 | 21.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,750 | 15.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,605 | 13.1% | |
| Others | 1,200 | 2.8% | |
| Valid votes | 42,735 | ||
| Majority | 11,070 | 25.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Central at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,125 votes (47.1%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh Central in 1997?
11,070 votes (25.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Central in 1997?
67.1% of the 63,695 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,735 votes).
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