1997 general election · Scotland
Orkney and Shetland: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Orkney and Shetland at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,968. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 6,96833.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.9%20,665 valid votes
- Electorate
- 32,325
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 10,743 | 52.0% | |
| Labour | 3,775 | 18.3% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,624 | 12.7% | |
| Conservative | 2,527 | 12.2% | |
| Others | 996 | 4.8% | |
| Valid votes | 20,665 | ||
| Majority | 6,968 | 33.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Orkney and Shetland at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 10,743 votes (52.0%).
What was the majority in Orkney and Shetland in 1997?
6,968 votes (33.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Orkney and Shetland in 1997?
63.9% of the 32,325 registered electors cast a valid vote (20,665 votes).
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