1997 general election · Scotland
Gordon: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Gordon at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,997. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 6,99716.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.9%42,245 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,762
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 17,999 | 42.6% | |
| Conservative | 11,002 | 26.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,435 | 20.0% | |
| Labour | 4,350 | 10.3% | |
| Others | 459 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 42,245 | ||
| Majority | 6,997 | 16.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gordon at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 17,999 votes (42.6%).
What was the majority in Gordon in 1997?
6,997 votes (16.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gordon in 1997?
71.9% of the 58,762 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,245 votes).
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