East Angus — UK General Election Results
East Angus was won by SNP at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 954 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in East Angus from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Peter Fraser (Conservative) | 19,218 | 44.1% | Andrew Welsh (SNP) | 3,527 (8.1 pts) | 73.5% |
| 1987 | Andrew Welsh (SNP) | 19,536 | 42.4% | Peter Fraser (Conservative) | 1,544 (3.4 pts) | 75.5% |
| 1992 | Andrew Welsh (SNP) | 19,006 | 40.1% | Dr Ronald Harris (Conservative) | 954 (2.0 pts) | 75.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Fraser | Conservative | 19,218 | 44.1% | Yes |
| Andrew Welsh | SNP | 15,691 | 36.0% | No |
| Pauline Mary Hammond | Social Democratic Party | 4,978 | 11.4% | No |
| Charles Stephen McConnell | Labour | 3,497 | 8.0% | No |
| Pamela May Ross | Green | 239 | 0.5% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Welsh | SNP | 19,536 | 42.4% | Yes |
| Peter Fraser | Conservative | 17,992 | 39.0% | No |
| Raymond Mennie | Labour | 4,971 | 10.8% | No |
| Ian Mortimer | Social Democratic Party | 3,592 | 7.8% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Welsh | SNP | 19,006 | 40.1% | Yes |
| Dr Ronald Harris | Conservative | 18,052 | 38.1% | No |
| Geoffrey Taylor | Labour | 5,994 | 12.6% | No |
| Callum McLeod | Liberal Democrat | 3,897 | 8.2% | No |
| Duncan McCabe | Green | 449 | 0.9% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
East Angus has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, SNP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won East Angus in the 1992 general election?
SNP won East Angus in 1992 with 19,006 votes (40.1%), a majority of 954 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won East Angus since 1983?
Since 1983, East Angus has been won by: Conservative, SNP.
What was the closest result in East Angus?
The closest result on record for East Angus was 1992, when SNP beat Conservative by just 954 votes (2.0 percentage points).