1997 general election · Scotland
Midlothian: 1997 general election result
Labour won Midlothian at the 1997 general election with a majority of 9,870. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,87028.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%35,249 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,600
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,861 | 53.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,991 | 25.5% | |
| Conservative | 3,842 | 10.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,235 | 9.2% | |
| Others | 320 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 35,249 | ||
| Majority | 9,870 | 28.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Midlothian at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,861 votes (53.5%).
What was the majority in Midlothian in 1997?
9,870 votes (28.0% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Midlothian in 1997?
74.1% of the 47,600 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,249 votes).
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