2001 general election · Scotland
Galloway and Upper Nithsdale: 2001 general election result
The Conservatives won Galloway and Upper Nithsdale at the 2001 general election with a majority of 74 (Con gain from SNP). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 740.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.4%35,914 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,254
- Result
- Con gain from SNP
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 12,222 | 34.0% | +3.5 | |
| Scottish National Party | 12,148 | 33.8% | −10.1 | |
| Labour | 7,258 | 20.2% | +3.9 | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,698 | 10.3% | +3.9 | |
| Others | 588 | 1.6% | −1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 35,914 | |||
| Majority | 74 | 0.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1997 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Galloway and Upper Nithsdale at the 2001 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 12,222 votes (34.0%). Result: Con gain from SNP.
What was the majority in Galloway and Upper Nithsdale in 2001?
74 votes (0.2% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Galloway and Upper Nithsdale in 2001?
67.4% of the 53,254 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,914 votes).
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