1997 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Kelvin: 1997 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Kelvin at the 1997 general election with a majority of 9,665. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,66529.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 56.1%32,654 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,198
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,643 | 51.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,978 | 21.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,629 | 14.2% | |
| Conservative | 3,539 | 10.8% | |
| Others | 865 | 2.7% | |
| Valid votes | 32,654 | ||
| Majority | 9,665 | 29.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Kelvin at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,643 votes (51.0%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Kelvin in 1997?
9,665 votes (29.6% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Kelvin in 1997?
56.1% of the 58,198 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,654 votes).
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