February 1974 general election · Scotland
Caithness and Sutherland: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Caithness and Sutherland at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,352. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,3529.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.0%23,714 valid votes
- Electorate
- 28,571
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 8,574 | 36.2% | |
| Liberal | 6,222 | 26.2% | |
| Conservative | 5,104 | 21.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,814 | 16.1% | |
| Valid votes | 23,714 | ||
| Majority | 2,352 | 9.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Caithness and Sutherland at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 8,574 votes (36.2%).
What was the majority in Caithness and Sutherland in February 1974?
2,352 votes (9.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Caithness and Sutherland in February 1974?
83.0% of the 28,571 registered electors cast a valid vote (23,714 votes).
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