February 1974 general election · Scotland
Dundee West: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Dundee West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,448. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,44812.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.3%51,570 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,464
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,193 | 43.0% | |
| Conservative | 15,745 | 30.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 12,959 | 25.1% | |
| Others | 673 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 51,570 | ||
| Majority | 6,448 | 12.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dundee West at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,193 votes (43.0%).
What was the majority in Dundee West in February 1974?
6,448 votes (12.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dundee West in February 1974?
81.3% of the 63,464 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,570 votes).
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