February 1974 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh East: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,549. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,54912.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.1%46,177 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,953
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,163 | 43.7% | |
| Conservative | 14,614 | 31.7% | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,128 | 15.4% | |
| Liberal | 3,998 | 8.7% | |
| Others | 274 | 0.6% | |
| Valid votes | 46,177 | ||
| Majority | 5,549 | 12.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh East at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,163 votes (43.7%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh East in February 1974?
5,549 votes (12.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh East in February 1974?
81.1% of the 56,953 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,177 votes).
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