Aberdeen Central — UK General Election Results
Aberdeen Central was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 6,646 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Aberdeen Central from 1997 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1997–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Frank Doran (Labour) | 17,745 | 49.8% | Jill Wisely (Conservative) | 10,801 (30.3 pts) | 65.6% |
| 2001 | Frank Doran (Labour) | 12,025 | 45.5% | Wayne Gault (SNP) | 6,646 (25.1 pts) | 52.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Doran | Labour | 17,745 | 49.8% | Yes |
| Jill Wisely | Conservative | 6,944 | 19.5% | No |
| Brian Topping | SNP | 5,767 | 16.2% | No |
| John Brown | Liberal Democrat | 4,714 | 13.2% | No |
| James Farquharson | Referendum Party | 446 | 1.3% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Doran | Labour | 12,025 | 45.5% | Yes |
| Wayne Gault | SNP | 5,379 | 20.4% | No |
| Eleanor Anderson | Liberal Democrat | 4,547 | 17.2% | No |
| Stewart Whyte | Conservative | 3,761 | 14.2% | No |
| Andy Cumbers | Scottish Socialist | 717 | 2.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Aberdeen Central has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Aberdeen Central in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Aberdeen Central in 2001 with 12,025 votes (45.5%), a majority of 6,646 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Aberdeen Central since 1997?
Since 1997, Aberdeen Central has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Aberdeen Central?
The closest result on record for Aberdeen Central was 2001, when Labour beat SNP by just 6,646 votes (25.1 percentage points).