Clackmannan — UK General Election Results
Clackmannan was won by Labour at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 8,503 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Clackmannan from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Martin O'Neill (Labour) | 16,478 | 45.8% | Janette Jones (SNP) | 9,639 (26.8 pts) | 75.6% |
| 1987 | Martin O'Neill (Labour) | 20,317 | 53.7% | Allan Macartney (SNP) | 12,401 (32.8 pts) | 77.0% |
| 1992 | Martin O'Neill (Labour) | 18,829 | 49.1% | Andrew Brophy (SNP) | 8,503 (22.2 pts) | 78.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin O'Neill | Labour | 16,478 | 45.8% | Yes |
| Janette Jones | SNP | 6,839 | 19.0% | No |
| Charles Hendry | Conservative | 6,490 | 18.0% | No |
| Hilary Campbell | Social Democratic Party | 6,205 | 17.2% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin O'Neill | Labour | 20,317 | 53.7% | Yes |
| Allan Macartney | SNP | 7,916 | 20.9% | No |
| James Parker | Conservative | 5,620 | 14.9% | No |
| Ann Watters | Social Democratic Party | 3,961 | 10.5% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin O'Neill | Labour | 18,829 | 49.1% | Yes |
| Andrew Brophy | SNP | 10,326 | 26.9% | No |
| Jim Mackie | Conservative | 6,638 | 17.3% | No |
| Ann Watters | Liberal Democrat | 2,567 | 6.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Clackmannan has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Clackmannan in the 1992 general election?
Labour won Clackmannan in 1992 with 18,829 votes (49.1%), a majority of 8,503 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Clackmannan since 1983?
Since 1983, Clackmannan has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Clackmannan?
The closest result on record for Clackmannan was 1992, when Labour beat SNP by just 8,503 votes (22.2 percentage points).