| Year: | 1997 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1997 General Election |
| Constituency: | Paisley South |
| Turnout: | 69.1% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| McMaster, Gordon | Labour | 21482 |
| Martin, William | SNP | 8732 |
| McCartin, Eileen | Liberal Democrats | 3500 |
| Reid, Robin | Conservative | 3237 |
| Lardner, James | Referendum | 254 |
| Clerkin, Sean | Scottish Socialist Alliance | 146 |