February 1974 general election · Scotland
Ayrshire South: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Ayrshire South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 12,450. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,45030.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.5%40,348 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,784
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,093 | 57.2% | |
| Conservative | 10,643 | 26.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,612 | 16.4% | |
| Valid votes | 40,348 | ||
| Majority | 12,450 | 30.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Ayrshire South at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,093 votes (57.2%).
What was the majority in Ayrshire South in February 1974?
12,450 votes (30.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ayrshire South in February 1974?
79.5% of the 50,784 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,348 votes).
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