1997 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Cathcart: 1997 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Cathcart at the 1997 general election with a majority of 12,965. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,96538.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.6%33,390 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,416
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,158 | 57.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,193 | 18.6% | |
| Conservative | 4,248 | 12.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,302 | 6.9% | |
| Others | 1,489 | 4.5% | |
| Valid votes | 33,390 | ||
| Majority | 12,965 | 38.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Cathcart at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,158 votes (57.4%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Cathcart in 1997?
12,965 votes (38.8% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Cathcart in 1997?
67.6% of the 49,416 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,390 votes).
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