1997 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh West: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Edinburgh West at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,253. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 7,25315.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%47,631 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,133
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 20,578 | 43.2% | |
| Conservative | 13,325 | 28.0% | |
| Labour | 8,948 | 18.8% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,210 | 8.8% | |
| Others | 570 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 47,631 | ||
| Majority | 7,253 | 15.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh West at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 20,578 votes (43.2%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh West in 1997?
7,253 votes (15.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh West in 1997?
77.9% of the 61,133 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,631 votes).
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