1997 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Rutherglen: 1997 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Rutherglen at the 1997 general election with a majority of 15,007. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,00742.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.1%35,521 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,673
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,430 | 57.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,423 | 15.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,167 | 14.6% | |
| Conservative | 3,288 | 9.3% | |
| Others | 1,213 | 3.4% | |
| Valid votes | 35,521 | ||
| Majority | 15,007 | 42.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Rutherglen at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,430 votes (57.5%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Rutherglen in 1997?
15,007 votes (42.3% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Rutherglen in 1997?
70.1% of the 50,673 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,521 votes).
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