February 1974 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,381. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,38114.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.8%45,030 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,708
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,784 | 41.7% | |
| Labour | 12,403 | 27.5% | |
| Liberal | 8,073 | 17.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,770 | 12.8% | |
| Valid votes | 45,030 | ||
| Majority | 6,381 | 14.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,784 votes (41.7%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh South in February 1974?
6,381 votes (14.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South in February 1974?
80.8% of the 55,708 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,030 votes).
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