1997 general election · Scotland
Kilmarnock and Loudoun: 1997 general election result
Labour won Kilmarnock and Loudoun at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,256. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,25615.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%47,409 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,466
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,621 | 49.8% | |
| Scottish National Party | 16,365 | 34.5% | |
| Conservative | 5,125 | 10.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 1,891 | 4.0% | |
| Others | 407 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 47,409 | ||
| Majority | 7,256 | 15.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kilmarnock and Loudoun at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,621 votes (49.8%).
What was the majority in Kilmarnock and Loudoun in 1997?
7,256 votes (15.3% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Kilmarnock and Loudoun in 1997?
77.1% of the 61,466 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,409 votes).
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