Perth and North Perthshire — UK General Election Results
Perth and North Perthshire was won by SNP at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 7,550 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Perth and North Perthshire from 2005 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2005–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Pete Wishart (SNP) | 15,469 | 33.7% | Douglas Taylor (Conservative) | 1,521 (3.3 pts) | 64.8% |
| 2010 | Pete Wishart (SNP) | 19,118 | 39.6% | Peter Lyburn (Conservative) | 4,379 (9.1 pts) | 67.0% |
| 2015 | Pete Wishart (SNP) | 27,379 | 50.5% | Alexander Stewart (Conservative) | 9,641 (17.8 pts) | 74.9% |
| 2017 | Pete Wishart (SNP) | 21,804 | 42.3% | Ian Duncan (Conservative) | 21 (0.0 pts) | 71.9% |
| 2019 | Pete Wishart (SNP) | 27,362 | 50.6% | Angus Forbes (Conservative) | 7,550 (14.0 pts) | 74.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Wishart | SNP | 15,469 | 33.7% | Yes |
| Douglas Taylor | Conservative | 13,948 | 30.4% | No |
| Doug Maughan | Labour | 8,601 | 18.7% | No |
| Gordon Campbell | Liberal Democrat | 7,403 | 16.1% | No |
| Phillip Stott | Scottish Socialist | 509 | 1.1% | No |
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Wishart | SNP | 19,118 | 39.6% | Yes |
| Peter Lyburn | Conservative | 14,739 | 30.5% | No |
| Jamie Glackin | Labour | 7,923 | 16.4% | No |
| Peter Barrett | Liberal Democrat | 5,954 | 12.3% | No |
| Douglas Taylor | Trust | 534 | 1.1% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Wishart | SNP | 27,379 | 50.5% | Yes |
| Alexander Stewart | Conservative | 17,738 | 32.7% | No |
| Scott Nicholson | Labour | 4,413 | 8.1% | No |
| Peter Barrett | Liberal Democrat | 2,059 | 3.8% | No |
| Louise Ramsay | Green | 1,146 | 2.1% | No |
| John Myles | UKIP | 1,110 | 2.0% | No |
| Xander McDade | Independent | 355 | 0.7% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Wishart | SNP | 21,804 | 42.3% | Yes |
| Ian Duncan | Conservative | 21,783 | 42.3% | No |
| David Roemmele | Labour | 5,349 | 10.4% | No |
| Peter Barrett | Liberal Democrat | 2,589 | 5.0% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Wishart | SNP | 27,362 | 50.6% | Yes |
| Angus Forbes | Conservative | 19,812 | 36.6% | No |
| Peter Barrett | Liberal Democrat | 3,780 | 7.0% | No |
| Angela Bretherton | Labour | 2,471 | 4.6% | No |
| Stuart Powell | Brexit Party | 651 | 1.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Perth and North Perthshire has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2005. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: SNP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Perth and North Perthshire in the 2019 general election?
SNP won Perth and North Perthshire in 2019 with 27,362 votes (50.6%), a majority of 7,550 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Perth and North Perthshire since 2005?
Since 2005, Perth and North Perthshire has been won by: SNP.
What was the closest result in Perth and North Perthshire?
The closest result on record for Perth and North Perthshire was 2017, when SNP beat Conservative by just 21 votes (0.0 percentage points).