1997 general election · Scotland
North Tayside: 1997 general election result
The SNP won North Tayside at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,160. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 4,1609.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.3%45,591 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,398
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 20,447 | 44.9% | |
| Conservative | 16,287 | 35.7% | |
| Labour | 5,141 | 11.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,716 | 8.2% | |
| Valid votes | 45,591 | ||
| Majority | 4,160 | 9.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Tayside at the 1997 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 20,447 votes (44.9%).
What was the majority in North Tayside in 1997?
4,160 votes (9.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North Tayside in 1997?
74.3% of the 61,398 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,591 votes).
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