1997 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Baillieston: 1997 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Baillieston at the 1997 general election with a majority of 14,840. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,84046.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.2%31,853 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,185
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,925 | 65.7% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,085 | 19.1% | |
| Conservative | 2,468 | 7.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 1,217 | 3.8% | |
| Others | 1,158 | 3.6% | |
| Valid votes | 31,853 | ||
| Majority | 14,840 | 46.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Baillieston at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,925 votes (65.7%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Baillieston in 1997?
14,840 votes (46.6% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Baillieston in 1997?
62.2% of the 51,185 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,853 votes).
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