1997 general election · Scotland
Strathkelvin and Bearsden: 1997 general election result
Labour won Strathkelvin and Bearsden at the 1997 general election with a majority of 16,292. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,29232.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.8%49,712 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,056
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,278 | 52.9% | |
| Conservative | 9,986 | 20.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,111 | 16.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,843 | 9.7% | |
| Others | 494 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 49,712 | ||
| Majority | 16,292 | 32.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Strathkelvin and Bearsden at the 1997 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,278 votes (52.9%).
What was the majority in Strathkelvin and Bearsden in 1997?
16,292 votes (32.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Strathkelvin and Bearsden in 1997?
78.8% of the 63,056 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,712 votes).
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