February 1974 general election · Scotland
Dunbartonshire West: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Dunbartonshire West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,609. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,6096.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.6%41,029 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,565
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,247 | 39.6% | |
| Conservative | 13,638 | 33.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 11,144 | 27.2% | |
| Valid votes | 41,029 | ||
| Majority | 2,609 | 6.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dunbartonshire West at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,247 votes (39.6%).
What was the majority in Dunbartonshire West in February 1974?
2,609 votes (6.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dunbartonshire West in February 1974?
79.6% of the 51,565 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,029 votes).
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