February 1974 general election · Scotland
Argyll: February 1974 general election result
The SNP won Argyll at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 3,288. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 3,28810.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%32,031 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,444
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 15,646 | 48.9% | |
| Conservative | 12,358 | 38.6% | |
| Labour | 4,027 | 12.6% | |
| Valid votes | 32,031 | ||
| Majority | 3,288 | 10.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Argyll at the February 1974 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 15,646 votes (48.9%).
What was the majority in Argyll in February 1974?
3,288 votes (10.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Argyll in February 1974?
77.3% of the 41,444 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,031 votes).
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