February 1974 general election · Scotland
East Kilbride: February 1974 general election result
Labour won East Kilbride at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,968. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,96814.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.8%53,392 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,092
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,424 | 43.9% | |
| Conservative | 15,456 | 29.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 13,819 | 25.9% | |
| Others | 693 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 53,392 | ||
| Majority | 7,968 | 14.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won East Kilbride at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,424 votes (43.9%).
What was the majority in East Kilbride in February 1974?
7,968 votes (14.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in East Kilbride in February 1974?
80.8% of the 66,092 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,392 votes).
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