1997 general election · Scotland
Galloway and Upper Nithsdale: 1997 general election result
The SNP won Galloway and Upper Nithsdale at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,624. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 5,62413.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.7%42,018 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,751
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 18,449 | 43.9% | |
| Conservative | 12,825 | 30.5% | |
| Labour | 6,861 | 16.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,700 | 6.4% | |
| Others | 1,183 | 2.8% | |
| Valid votes | 42,018 | ||
| Majority | 5,624 | 13.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Galloway and Upper Nithsdale at the 1997 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 18,449 votes (43.9%).
What was the majority in Galloway and Upper Nithsdale in 1997?
5,624 votes (13.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Galloway and Upper Nithsdale in 1997?
79.7% of the 52,751 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,018 votes).
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