February 1974 general election · Scotland
Coatbridge and Airdrie: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Coatbridge and Airdrie at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 11,783. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,78325.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.8%46,068 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,246
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,945 | 54.2% | |
| Conservative | 13,162 | 28.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,961 | 17.3% | |
| Valid votes | 46,068 | ||
| Majority | 11,783 | 25.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Coatbridge and Airdrie at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,945 votes (54.2%).
What was the majority in Coatbridge and Airdrie in February 1974?
11,783 votes (25.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Coatbridge and Airdrie in February 1974?
77.8% of the 59,246 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,068 votes).
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