2001 Strathkelvin and Bearsden by-election

Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Sidebar with collapsible lists The 2001 Strathkelvin and Bearsden by-election was a by-election held for the Scottish Parliament constituency of Strathkelvin and Bearsden on 7 June 2001, the same day as the UK general election and also a Scottish Parliament by-election in Banff and Buchan. It was caused by the resignation for health reasons of the constituency's MSP, Sam Galbraith.

The Labour Party retained the seat with Brian Fitzpatrick winning for them. He faced a strong challenge from Dr. Jean Turner who stood as an "independent" candidate trying to save the local Stobhill Hospital. Turner would later stand against Fitzpatrick at the 2003 election for the Scottish Parliament and defeat him.

Result

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Srathkelvin and Bearsden by-election, 2001
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Save Stobhill Hospital	Dr Jean Turner	7,572	18.2
		John Morrison	7,147	17.2
		Janet Law	6,457	15.5
		Charles Ferguson	5,037	12.1
Majority			7,829	18.8
Turnout			41,614
	hold		Swing

Scottish Parliament election result, 1999

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Srathkelvin and Bearsden election, 1999
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
		Fiona McLeod	9,384	22.1
		Charles Ferguson	6,934	16.4
		Anne Howarth	4,144	9.8
	Anti-Drug (Independent)	Maxi Richards	423	1.0
Majority			12,121	28.6
Turnout			42,390

See also

• Strathkelvin and Bearsden (Scottish Parliament constituency)
• Elections in Scotland
• List of by-elections to the Scottish Parliament

External links

• Scottish Election Results 1997 - present