February 1974 general election · Scotland
Aberdeenshire East: February 1974 general election result
The SNP won Aberdeenshire East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,699. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 5,69915.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%36,110 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,147
| 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% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Aberdeenshire East at the February 1974 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 18,333 votes (50.8%).
What was the majority in Aberdeenshire East in February 1974?
5,699 votes (15.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Aberdeenshire East in February 1974?
76.6% of the 47,147 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,110 votes).
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