1997 general election · Scotland
Perth: 1997 general election result
The SNP won Perth at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,141. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 3,1417.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%44,551 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,313
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 16,209 | 36.4% | |
| Conservative | 13,068 | 29.3% | |
| Labour | 11,036 | 24.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,583 | 8.0% | |
| Others | 655 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 44,551 | ||
| Majority | 3,141 | 7.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Perth at the 1997 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 16,209 votes (36.4%).
What was the majority in Perth in 1997?
3,141 votes (7.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Perth in 1997?
73.9% of the 60,313 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,551 votes).
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