1997 general election · Scotland
Stirling: 1997 general election result
Labour won Stirling at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,411. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,41114.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.8%42,958 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,491
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,382 | 47.5% | |
| Conservative | 13,971 | 32.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,752 | 13.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,675 | 6.2% | |
| Others | 178 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 42,958 | ||
| Majority | 6,411 | 14.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Stirling at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,382 votes (47.5%).
What was the majority in Stirling in 1997?
6,411 votes (14.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stirling in 1997?
81.8% of the 52,491 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,958 votes).
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