1997 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Pentlands: 1997 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh Pentlands at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,862. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,86210.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%45,742 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,635
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,675 | 43.0% | |
| Conservative | 14,813 | 32.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,952 | 13.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,575 | 10.0% | |
| Others | 727 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 45,742 | ||
| Majority | 4,862 | 10.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Pentlands at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,675 votes (43.0%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh Pentlands in 1997?
4,862 votes (10.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Pentlands in 1997?
76.7% of the 59,635 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,742 votes).
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