February 1974 general election · Scotland
Bothwell: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Bothwell at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 9,601. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,60120.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.2%47,685 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,697
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,326 | 46.8% | |
| Conservative | 12,725 | 26.7% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,710 | 14.1% | |
| Liberal | 5,362 | 11.2% | |
| Others | 562 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 47,685 | ||
| Majority | 9,601 | 20.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bothwell at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,326 votes (46.8%).
What was the majority in Bothwell in February 1974?
9,601 votes (20.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bothwell in February 1974?
81.2% of the 58,697 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,685 votes).
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