February 1974 general election · Scotland
Aberdeenshire West: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Aberdeenshire West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 1,640. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,6403.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.1%44,360 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,704
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,256 | 38.9% | |
| Liberal | 15,616 | 35.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,827 | 15.4% | |
| Labour | 4,661 | 10.5% | |
| Valid votes | 44,360 | ||
| Majority | 1,640 | 3.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Aberdeenshire West at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,256 votes (38.9%).
What was the majority in Aberdeenshire West in February 1974?
1,640 votes (3.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Aberdeenshire West in February 1974?
81.1% of the 54,704 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,360 votes).
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