Perth and Kinross — UK General Election Results
Perth and Kinross was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 2,094 votes over SNP. This page covers every general election in Perth and Kinross from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Nicholas Fairbairn (Conservative) | 17,888 | 40.2% | Douglas Crawford (SNP) | 6,733 (15.2 pts) | 72.3% |
| 1987 | Nicholas Fairbairn (Conservative) | 18,716 | 39.6% | Jim Fairlie (SNP) | 5,676 (12.0 pts) | 74.4% |
| 1992 | Nicholas Fairbairn (Conservative) | 20,195 | 40.2% | Roseanna Cunningham (SNP) | 2,094 (4.2 pts) | 76.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Fairbairn | Conservative | 17,888 | 40.2% | Yes |
| Douglas Crawford | SNP | 11,155 | 25.1% | No |
| John Coutts | Liberal | 10,997 | 24.7% | No |
| Alistair Stuart | Labour | 4,414 | 9.9% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Fairbairn | Conservative | 18,716 | 39.6% | Yes |
| Jim Fairlie | SNP | 13,040 | 27.6% | No |
| Stewart Donaldson | Liberal | 7,969 | 16.9% | No |
| Jack McConnell | Labour | 7,490 | 15.9% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Fairbairn | Conservative | 20,195 | 40.2% | Yes |
| Roseanna Cunningham | SNP | 18,101 | 36.0% | No |
| Mervyn Rolfe | Labour | 6,267 | 12.5% | No |
| Malcolm Black | Liberal Democrat | 5,714 | 11.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Perth and Kinross has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Perth and Kinross in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won Perth and Kinross in 1992 with 20,195 votes (40.2%), a majority of 2,094 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Perth and Kinross since 1983?
Since 1983, Perth and Kinross has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Perth and Kinross?
The closest result on record for Perth and Kinross was 1992, when Conservative beat SNP by just 2,094 votes (4.2 percentage points).