Glasgow Kelvin — UK General Election Results
Glasgow Kelvin was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 7,260 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Glasgow Kelvin from 1997 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1997–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | George Galloway (Labour) | 16,643 | 51.0% | Sandra White (SNP) | 9,665 (29.6 pts) | 56.9% |
| 2001 | George Galloway (Labour) | 12,014 | 44.8% | Dr Tamsin Mayberry (Liberal Democrat) | 7,260 (27.1 pts) | 43.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Galloway | Labour | 16,643 | 51.0% | Yes |
| Sandra White | SNP | 6,978 | 21.4% | No |
| Elspeth Buchanan | Liberal Democrat | 4,629 | 14.2% | No |
| Duncan McPhie | Conservative | 3,539 | 10.8% | No |
| Allan Green | Scottish Socialist Alliance | 386 | 1.2% | No |
| Robert Grigor | Referendum Party | 282 | 0.9% | No |
| Victor Vanni | Socialist (GB) | 102 | 0.3% | No |
| George Stidolph | Natural Law | 95 | 0.3% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Galloway | Labour | 12,014 | 44.8% | Yes |
| Dr Tamsin Mayberry | Liberal Democrat | 4,754 | 17.7% | No |
| Frances Rankin | SNP | 4,513 | 16.8% | No |
| Davena Rankin | Conservative | 2,388 | 8.9% | No |
| Heather Ritchie | Scottish Socialist | 1,847 | 6.9% | No |
| Tim Shand | Green | 1,286 | 4.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Glasgow Kelvin has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Glasgow Kelvin in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Glasgow Kelvin in 2001 with 12,014 votes (44.8%), a majority of 7,260 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Glasgow Kelvin since 1997?
Since 1997, Glasgow Kelvin has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Glasgow Kelvin?
The closest result on record for Glasgow Kelvin was 2001, when Labour beat Liberal Democrat by just 7,260 votes (27.1 percentage points).