February 1974 general election · Scotland
Fife East: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Fife East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 12,579. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,57928.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.8%44,165 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,050
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,172 | 47.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,593 | 19.5% | |
| Liberal | 7,766 | 17.6% | |
| Labour | 6,634 | 15.0% | |
| Valid votes | 44,165 | ||
| Majority | 12,579 | 28.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Fife East at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,172 votes (47.9%).
What was the majority in Fife East in February 1974?
12,579 votes (28.5% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Fife East in February 1974?
78.8% of the 56,050 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,165 votes).
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