Scotland · Former constituency (1950–1974)
Renfrewshire East
Every general election in Renfrewshire East since 1950 (until 1974). Latest: Conservative, majority 8,710.
October 1974 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,847 | 41.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 11,137 | 23.2% | |
| Labour | 9,997 | 20.8% | |
| Liberal | 7,015 | 14.6% | |
| Valid votes | 47,996 | ||
| Majority | 8,710 | 18.2% | |
Con hold Turnout 77.6% of 61,811 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1974 | Con | SNP | 8,710 | 18.2 | 77.6% | Con hold |
| February 1974 | Con | Lab | 15,486 | 30.5 | 80.7% | |
| 1951 | Con | Lab | 15,320 | 31.6 | 81.7% | Con hold |
| 1950 | Con | Lab | 14,934 | 30.9 | 78.9% |
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 Renfrewshire East?
The Conservatives won Renfrewshire East at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,710.
Which parties have won Renfrewshire East?
At the 4 general elections held under this name since 1950: Conservative 4.
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