1997 general election · Scotland
North East Fife: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won North East Fife at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,356. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 10,35624.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.2%41,839 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,794
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 21,432 | 51.2% | |
| Conservative | 11,076 | 26.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,545 | 10.9% | |
| Labour | 4,301 | 10.3% | |
| Others | 485 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 41,839 | ||
| Majority | 10,356 | 24.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North East Fife at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 21,432 votes (51.2%).
What was the majority in North East Fife in 1997?
10,356 votes (24.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North East Fife in 1997?
71.2% of the 58,794 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,839 votes).
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