February 1974 general election · Scotland
Banffshire: February 1974 general election result
The SNP won Banffshire at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,785. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 2,78511.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%23,938 valid votes
- Electorate
- 31,624
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 11,037 | 46.1% | |
| Conservative | 8,252 | 34.5% | |
| Liberal | 3,121 | 13.0% | |
| Labour | 1,528 | 6.4% | |
| Valid votes | 23,938 | ||
| Majority | 2,785 | 11.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Banffshire at the February 1974 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 11,037 votes (46.1%).
What was the majority in Banffshire in February 1974?
2,785 votes (11.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Banffshire in February 1974?
75.7% of the 31,624 registered electors cast a valid vote (23,938 votes).
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