1997 general election · Scotland
Hamilton South: 1997 general election result
Labour won Hamilton South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 15,878. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,87848.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.1%33,091 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,562
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,709 | 65.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,831 | 17.6% | |
| Conservative | 2,858 | 8.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 1,693 | 5.1% | |
| Others | 1,000 | 3.0% | |
| Valid votes | 33,091 | ||
| Majority | 15,878 | 48.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Hamilton South at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,709 votes (65.6%).
What was the majority in Hamilton South in 1997?
15,878 votes (48.0% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Hamilton South in 1997?
71.1% of the 46,562 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,091 votes).
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