Glenrothes — UK General Election Results
Glenrothes was won by SNP at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 11,757 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Glenrothes from 2005 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2005–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | John MacDougall (Labour) | 19,395 | 51.9% | John Beare (SNP) | 10,664 (28.5 pts) | 56.1% |
| 2010 | Lindsay Roy (Labour) | 25,247 | 62.3% | David Alexander (SNP) | 16,448 (40.6 pts) | 59.9% |
| 2015 | Peter Grant (SNP) | 28,459 | 59.8% | Melanie Ward (Labour) | 13,897 (29.2 pts) | 68.3% |
| 2017 | Peter Grant (SNP) | 17,291 | 42.8% | Altany Craik (Labour) | 3,267 (8.1 pts) | 60.9% |
| 2019 | Peter Grant (SNP) | 21,234 | 51.1% | Pat Egan (Labour) | 11,757 (28.3 pts) | 63.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John MacDougall | Labour | 19,395 | 51.9% | Yes |
| John Beare | SNP | 8,731 | 23.4% | No |
| Elizabeth Riches | Liberal Democrat | 4,728 | 12.7% | No |
| Belinda Don | Conservative | 2,651 | 7.1% | No |
| George Rodger | Scottish Pensioners Party | 716 | 1.9% | No |
| Morag Balfour | Scottish Socialist | 705 | 1.9% | No |
| Paul Smith | UKIP | 440 | 1.2% | No |
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Roy | Labour | 25,247 | 62.3% | Yes |
| David Alexander | SNP | 8,799 | 21.7% | No |
| Harry Wills | Liberal Democrat | 3,108 | 7.7% | No |
| Shiela Low | Conservative | 2,922 | 7.2% | No |
| Kris Seunarine | UKIP | 425 | 1.0% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Grant | SNP | 28,459 | 59.8% | Yes |
| Melanie Ward | Labour | 14,562 | 30.6% | No |
| Alex Stewart-Clark | Conservative | 3,685 | 7.7% | No |
| Jane Liston | Liberal Democrat | 892 | 1.9% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Grant | SNP | 17,291 | 42.8% | Yes |
| Altany Craik | Labour | 14,024 | 34.7% | No |
| Andrew Brown | Conservative | 7,876 | 19.5% | No |
| Rebecca Bell | Liberal Democrat | 1,208 | 3.0% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Grant | SNP | 21,234 | 51.1% | Yes |
| Pat Egan | Labour | 9,477 | 22.8% | No |
| Amy Thomson | Conservative | 6,920 | 16.7% | No |
| Jane Ann Liston | Liberal Democrat | 2,639 | 6.4% | No |
| Victor Farrell | Brexit Party | 1,276 | 3.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Glenrothes has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2005. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour, SNP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Glenrothes in the 2019 general election?
SNP won Glenrothes in 2019 with 21,234 votes (51.1%), a majority of 11,757 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Glenrothes since 2005?
Since 2005, Glenrothes has been won by: Labour, SNP.
What was the closest result in Glenrothes?
The closest result on record for Glenrothes was 2017, when SNP beat Labour by just 3,267 votes (8.1 percentage points).