1997 general election · Scotland
Paisley North: 1997 general election result
Labour won Paisley North at the 1997 general election with a majority of 12,814. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,81437.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.6%34,135 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,725
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,295 | 59.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,481 | 21.9% | |
| Conservative | 3,267 | 9.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,365 | 6.9% | |
| Others | 727 | 2.1% | |
| Valid votes | 34,135 | ||
| Majority | 12,814 | 37.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Paisley North at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,295 votes (59.5%).
What was the majority in Paisley North in 1997?
12,814 votes (37.5% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Paisley North in 1997?
68.6% of the 49,725 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,135 votes).
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