Dunfermline East — UK General Election Results
Dunfermline East was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 15,063 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Dunfermline East from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Gordon Brown (Labour) | 18,515 | 51.5% | David Traill Harcus (Liberal) | 11,301 (31.4 pts) | 72.0% |
| 1987 | Gordon Brown (Labour) | 25,381 | 64.8% | Clive Shenton (Conservative) | 19,589 (50.0 pts) | 76.6% |
| 1992 | Gordon Brown (Labour) | 23,692 | 62.4% | Mark Tennant (Conservative) | 17,444 (46.0 pts) | 75.6% |
| 1997 | Gordon Brown (Labour) | 24,441 | 66.8% | John Ramage (SNP) | 18,751 (51.3 pts) | 70.3% |
| 2001 | Gordon Brown (Labour) | 19,487 | 64.8% | Johnny Mellon (SNP) | 15,063 (50.1 pts) | 57.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Brown | Labour | 18,515 | 51.5% | Yes |
| David Traill Harcus | Liberal | 7,214 | 20.1% | No |
| Clive Shenton | Conservative | 6,764 | 18.8% | No |
| George Allan Hunter | SNP | 2,573 | 7.2% | No |
| Alex Maxwell | Communist | 864 | 2.4% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Brown | Labour | 25,381 | 64.8% | Yes |
| Clive Shenton | Conservative | 5,792 | 14.8% | No |
| Elizabeth Harris | Liberal | 4,122 | 10.5% | No |
| Alice McGarry | SNP | 3,901 | 10.0% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Brown | Labour | 23,692 | 62.4% | Yes |
| Mark Tennant | Conservative | 6,248 | 16.5% | No |
| John Lloyd | SNP | 5,746 | 15.1% | No |
| Teresa Martin Little | Liberal Democrat | 2,262 | 6.0% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Brown | Labour | 24,441 | 66.8% | Yes |
| John Ramage | SNP | 5,690 | 15.6% | No |
| Iain Mitchell | Conservative | 3,656 | 10.0% | No |
| Jim Tolson | Liberal Democrat | 2,164 | 5.9% | No |
| Thomas Dunsmore | Referendum Party | 632 | 1.7% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Brown | Labour | 19,487 | 64.8% | Yes |
| Johnny Mellon | SNP | 4,424 | 14.7% | No |
| Stuart Randall | Conservative | 2,838 | 9.4% | No |
| John Mainland | Liberal Democrat | 2,281 | 7.6% | No |
| Andrew Jackson | Scottish Socialist | 770 | 2.6% | No |
| Thomas Dunsmore | UKIP | 286 | 1.0% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Dunfermline East 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 Dunfermline East in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Dunfermline East in 2001 with 19,487 votes (64.8%), a majority of 15,063 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Dunfermline East since 1983?
Since 1983, Dunfermline East has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Dunfermline East?
The closest result on record for Dunfermline East was 1983, when Labour beat Liberal by just 11,301 votes (31.4 percentage points).