Hamilton South — UK General Election Results
Hamilton South was won by Labour at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 10,775 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Hamilton South from 1997 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1997–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | George Robertson (Labour) | 21,709 | 65.6% | Ian Black (SNP) | 15,878 (48.0 pts) | 70.3% |
| 2001 | Bill Tynan (Labour) | 15,965 | 59.7% | John Wilson (SNP) | 10,775 (40.3 pts) | 57.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Robertson | Labour | 21,709 | 65.6% | Yes |
| Ian Black | SNP | 5,831 | 17.6% | No |
| Robert Kilgour | Conservative | 2,858 | 8.6% | No |
| Richard Pitts | Liberal Democrat | 1,693 | 5.1% | No |
| Colin Gunn | ProLife Alliance | 684 | 2.1% | No |
| Stuart Brown | Referendum Party | 316 | 1.0% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Tynan | Labour | 15,965 | 59.7% | Yes |
| John Wilson | SNP | 5,190 | 19.4% | No |
| John Oswald | Liberal Democrat | 2,388 | 8.9% | No |
| Neil Richardson | Conservative | 1,876 | 7.0% | No |
| Georgina Mitchell | Scottish Socialist | 1,187 | 4.4% | No |
| Janice Murdoch | UKIP | 151 | 0.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Hamilton South 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 Hamilton South in the 2001 general election?
Labour won Hamilton South in 2001 with 15,965 votes (59.7%), a majority of 10,775 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Hamilton South since 1997?
Since 1997, Hamilton South has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Hamilton South?
The closest result on record for Hamilton South was 2001, when Labour beat SNP by just 10,775 votes (40.3 percentage points).