February 1974 general election · Scotland
Galloway: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Galloway at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 4,008. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,00813.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.7%30,358 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,082
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 13,316 | 43.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 9,308 | 30.7% | |
| Liberal | 4,643 | 15.3% | |
| Labour | 3,091 | 10.2% | |
| Valid votes | 30,358 | ||
| Majority | 4,008 | 13.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Galloway at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 13,316 votes (43.9%).
What was the majority in Galloway in February 1974?
4,008 votes (13.2% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Galloway in February 1974?
77.7% of the 39,082 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,358 votes).
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