Galloway and Upper Nithsdale — UK General Election Results
Galloway and Upper Nithsdale was won by Conservative at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 74 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Galloway and Upper Nithsdale from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Ian Lang (Conservative) | 17,579 | 44.7% | George Thompson (SNP) | 5,461 (13.9 pts) | 75.8% |
| 1987 | Ian Lang (Conservative) | 16,592 | 40.4% | Stephen Norris (SNP) | 3,673 (8.9 pts) | 76.4% |
| 1992 | Ian Lang (Conservative) | 18,681 | 42.0% | Matt Brown (SNP) | 2,468 (5.5 pts) | 81.7% |
| 1997 | Alasdair Morgan (SNP) | 18,449 | 43.9% | Ian Lang (Conservative) | 5,624 (13.4 pts) | 79.7% |
| 2001 | Peter Duncan (Conservative) | 12,222 | 34.0% | Malcolm Fleming (SNP) | 74 (0.2 pts) | 68.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Lang | Conservative | 17,579 | 44.7% | Yes |
| George Thompson | SNP | 12,118 | 30.8% | No |
| Gerald Douglas | Liberal | 5,129 | 13.1% | No |
| Malcolm Miller | Labour | 4,464 | 11.4% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Lang | Conservative | 16,592 | 40.4% | Yes |
| Stephen Norris | SNP | 12,919 | 31.5% | No |
| John McKercher | Liberal | 6,001 | 14.6% | No |
| James Gray | Labour | 5,298 | 12.9% | No |
| Dan Kenny | Independent | 230 | 0.6% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Lang | Conservative | 18,681 | 42.0% | Yes |
| Matt Brown | SNP | 16,213 | 36.4% | No |
| John Dowson | Labour | 5,766 | 13.0% | No |
| John McKerchar | Liberal Democrat | 3,826 | 8.6% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alasdair Morgan | SNP | 18,449 | 43.9% | Yes |
| Ian Lang | Conservative | 12,825 | 30.5% | No |
| Katy Clark | Labour | 6,861 | 16.3% | No |
| John McKerchar | Liberal Democrat | 2,700 | 6.4% | No |
| Robert Wood | Independent | 566 | 1.3% | No |
| Alan Kennedy | Referendum Party | 428 | 1.0% | No |
| Joseph Smith | UKIP | 189 | 0.4% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Duncan | Conservative | 12,222 | 34.0% | Yes |
| Malcolm Fleming | SNP | 12,148 | 33.8% | No |
| Thomas Sloan | Labour | 7,258 | 20.2% | No |
| Neil Wallace | Liberal Democrat | 3,698 | 10.3% | No |
| Andy Harvey | Scottish Socialist | 588 | 1.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Galloway and Upper Nithsdale has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, SNP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Galloway and Upper Nithsdale in the 2001 general election?
Conservative won Galloway and Upper Nithsdale in 2001 with 12,222 votes (34.0%), a majority of 74 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Galloway and Upper Nithsdale since 1983?
Since 1983, Galloway and Upper Nithsdale has been won by: Conservative, SNP.
What was the closest result in Galloway and Upper Nithsdale?
The closest result on record for Galloway and Upper Nithsdale was 2001, when Conservative beat SNP by just 74 votes (0.2 percentage points).