February 1974 general election · Scotland
Dundee East: February 1974 general election result
The SNP won Dundee East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,966. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 2,9665.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.1%50,757 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,597
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 20,066 | 39.5% | |
| Labour | 17,100 | 33.7% | |
| Conservative | 13,371 | 26.3% | |
| Others | 220 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 50,757 | ||
| Majority | 2,966 | 5.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dundee East at the February 1974 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 20,066 votes (39.5%).
What was the majority in Dundee East in February 1974?
2,966 votes (5.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dundee East in February 1974?
81.1% of the 62,597 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,757 votes).
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