1997 general election · Scotland
Moray: 1997 general election result
The SNP won Moray at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,566. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 5,56614.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.2%39,766 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,302
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 16,529 | 41.6% | |
| Conservative | 10,963 | 27.6% | |
| Labour | 7,886 | 19.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,548 | 8.9% | |
| Others | 840 | 2.1% | |
| Valid votes | 39,766 | ||
| Majority | 5,566 | 14.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Moray at the 1997 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 16,529 votes (41.6%).
What was the majority in Moray in 1997?
5,566 votes (14.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Moray in 1997?
68.2% of the 58,302 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,766 votes).
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