1997 general election · Scotland
Ross Skye and Inverness West: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Ross Skye and Inverness West at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,019. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 4,01910.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.6%39,955 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,780
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 15,472 | 38.7% | |
| Labour | 11,453 | 28.7% | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,821 | 19.6% | |
| Conservative | 4,368 | 10.9% | |
| Others | 841 | 2.1% | |
| Valid votes | 39,955 | ||
| Majority | 4,019 | 10.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Ross Skye and Inverness West at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 15,472 votes (38.7%).
What was the majority in Ross Skye and Inverness West in 1997?
4,019 votes (10.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ross Skye and Inverness West in 1997?
71.6% of the 55,780 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,955 votes).
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