1997 general election · Scotland
Kirkcaldy: 1997 general election result
Labour won Kirkcaldy at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,710. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,71030.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.9%34,973 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,266
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,730 | 53.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,020 | 22.9% | |
| Conservative | 4,779 | 13.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,031 | 8.7% | |
| Others | 413 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 34,973 | ||
| Majority | 10,710 | 30.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kirkcaldy at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,730 votes (53.6%).
What was the majority in Kirkcaldy in 1997?
10,710 votes (30.6% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Kirkcaldy in 1997?
66.9% of the 52,266 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,973 votes).
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