1997 general election · Scotland
Linlithgow: 1997 general election result
Labour won Linlithgow at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,838. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,83827.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.8%39,654 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,706
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,469 | 54.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 10,631 | 26.8% | |
| Conservative | 4,964 | 12.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,331 | 5.9% | |
| Others | 259 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 39,654 | ||
| Majority | 10,838 | 27.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Linlithgow at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,469 votes (54.1%).
What was the majority in Linlithgow in 1997?
10,838 votes (27.3% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Linlithgow in 1997?
73.8% of the 53,706 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,654 votes).
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