Scotland · Former constituency (1950–1974)
Aberdeenshire East
Every general election in Aberdeenshire East since 1950 (until 1974). Latest: Scottish National Party, majority 5,699.
February 1974 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 18,333 | 50.8% | |
| Conservative | 12,634 | 35.0% | |
| Liberal | 2,727 | 7.6% | |
| Labour | 2,416 | 6.7% | |
| Valid votes | 36,110 | ||
| Majority | 5,699 | 15.8% | |
Turnout 76.6% of 47,147 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1974 | SNP | Con | 5,699 | 15.8 | 76.6% | |
| 1951 | Con | Lab | 13,255 | 36.1 | 70.0% | Con hold |
| 1950 | Con | Lab | 12,085 | 31.9 | 75.6% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Aberdeenshire East?
The SNP won Aberdeenshire East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,699.
Which parties have won Aberdeenshire East?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1950: Conservative 2, Scottish National Party 1.
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