1997 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South: 1997 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 11,452. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,45225.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%44,838 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,467
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,993 | 46.8% | |
| Conservative | 9,541 | 21.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,911 | 17.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,791 | 12.9% | |
| Others | 602 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 44,838 | ||
| Majority | 11,452 | 25.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,993 votes (46.8%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh South in 1997?
11,452 votes (25.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South in 1997?
71.8% of the 62,467 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,838 votes).
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