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February 1974 general election · Scotland

Glasgow Central: February 1974 general election result

Labour won Glasgow Central at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,965. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.

Winner
LabourLabour
Majority
5,96537.2% of valid votes
Turnout
63.0%16,028 valid votes
Electorate
25,426
Result
PartyVotesShareShare bar
Labour Won9,40058.7%
Conservative3,43521.4%
Scottish National Party2,21113.8%
Liberal9826.1%
Valid votes16,028
Majority5,96537.2%

No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.

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Questions and answers

Who won Glasgow Central at the February 1974 general election?

The Labour candidate won with 9,400 votes (58.7%).

What was the majority in Glasgow Central in February 1974?

5,965 votes (37.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.

What was the turnout in Glasgow Central in February 1974?

63.0% of the 25,426 registered electors cast a valid vote (16,028 votes).

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