Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley — UK General Election Results
Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 14,856 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | George Foulkes (Labour) | 21,394 | 51.5% | James McInnes (Conservative) | 11,370 (27.4 pts) | 74.3% |
| 1987 | George Foulkes (Labour) | 25,669 | 60.1% | Struan Stevenson (Conservative) | 16,802 (39.3 pts) | 75.8% |
| 1992 | George Foulkes (Labour) | 25,142 | 59.1% | James Boswell (Conservative) | 16,626 (39.1 pts) | 76.9% |
| 1997 | George Foulkes (Labour) | 29,398 | 59.8% | Alistair Marshall (Conservative) | 21,062 (42.8 pts) | 75.0% |
| 2001 | George Foulkes (Labour) | 22,174 | 55.3% | Gordon Millar (Conservative) | 14,856 (37.0 pts) | 61.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Foulkes | Labour | 21,394 | 51.5% | Yes |
| James McInnes | Conservative | 10,024 | 24.1% | No |
| Robert Logan | Social Democratic Party | 7,421 | 17.9% | No |
| Ron Wyllie | SNP | 2,694 | 6.5% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Foulkes | Labour | 25,669 | 60.1% | Yes |
| Struan Stevenson | Conservative | 8,867 | 20.7% | No |
| Maryum Ali | Social Democratic Party | 4,106 | 9.6% | No |
| Charles Calman | SNP | 4,094 | 9.6% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Foulkes | Labour | 25,142 | 59.1% | Yes |
| James Boswell | Conservative | 8,516 | 20.0% | No |
| Charles Douglas | SNP | 6,910 | 16.2% | No |
| Mary Paris | Liberal Democrat | 2,005 | 4.7% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Foulkes | Labour | 29,398 | 59.8% | Yes |
| Alistair Marshall | Conservative | 8,336 | 17.0% | No |
| Christine Hutchison | SNP | 8,190 | 16.7% | No |
| Derek Young | Liberal Democrat | 2,613 | 5.3% | No |
| John Higgins | Referendum Party | 634 | 1.3% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Foulkes | Labour | 22,174 | 55.3% | Yes |
| Gordon Millar | Conservative | 7,318 | 18.2% | No |
| Tom Wilson | SNP | 6,258 | 15.6% | No |
| Rebecca Rodger | Liberal Democrat | 2,932 | 7.3% | No |
| Amanda McFarlane | Scottish Socialist | 1,058 | 2.6% | No |
| James McDaid | Socialist Labour | 367 | 0.9% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley in 2001 with 22,174 votes (55.3%), a majority of 14,856 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley since 1983?
Since 1983, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley?
The closest result on record for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley was 1983, when Labour beat Conservative by just 11,370 votes (27.4 percentage points).