1997 general election · Scotland
Tweeddale Ettrick and Lauderdale: 1997 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Tweeddale Ettrick and Lauderdale at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,489. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 1,4893.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.3%39,001 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,114
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 12,178 | 31.2% | |
| Labour | 10,689 | 27.4% | |
| Conservative | 8,623 | 22.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,671 | 17.1% | |
| Others | 840 | 2.2% | |
| Valid votes | 39,001 | ||
| Majority | 1,489 | 3.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Tweeddale Ettrick and Lauderdale at the 1997 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 12,178 votes (31.2%).
What was the majority in Tweeddale Ettrick and Lauderdale in 1997?
1,489 votes (3.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Tweeddale Ettrick and Lauderdale in 1997?
76.3% of the 51,114 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,001 votes).
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