February 1974 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Central: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh Central at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 961. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9613.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.6%30,001 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,780
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 11,354 | 37.9% | |
| Conservative | 10,393 | 34.6% | |
| Liberal | 4,180 | 13.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,074 | 13.6% | |
| Valid votes | 30,001 | ||
| Majority | 961 | 3.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Central at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 11,354 votes (37.9%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh Central in February 1974?
961 votes (3.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Central in February 1974?
73.6% of the 40,780 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,001 votes).
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