1997 general election · Scotland
Paisley South: 1997 general election result
Labour won Paisley South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 12,750. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,75034.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.1%37,351 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,040
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,482 | 57.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,732 | 23.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,500 | 9.4% | |
| Conservative | 3,237 | 8.7% | |
| Others | 400 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 37,351 | ||
| Majority | 12,750 | 34.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Paisley South at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,482 votes (57.5%).
What was the majority in Paisley South in 1997?
12,750 votes (34.1% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Paisley South in 1997?
69.1% of the 54,040 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,351 votes).
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