1997 general election · Scotland
Roxburgh and Berwickshire: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Roxburgh and Berwickshire at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,906. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 7,90622.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%34,931 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,288
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 16,243 | 46.5% | |
| Conservative | 8,337 | 23.9% | |
| Labour | 5,226 | 15.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,959 | 11.3% | |
| Others | 1,166 | 3.3% | |
| Valid votes | 34,931 | ||
| Majority | 7,906 | 22.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Roxburgh and Berwickshire at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 16,243 votes (46.5%).
What was the majority in Roxburgh and Berwickshire in 1997?
7,906 votes (22.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Roxburgh and Berwickshire in 1997?
73.9% of the 47,288 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,931 votes).
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