February 1974 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Govan: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Govan at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 543. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5432.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%23,921 valid votes
- Electorate
- 31,928
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 10,326 | 43.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 9,783 | 40.9% | |
| Conservative | 3,049 | 12.8% | |
| Liberal | 763 | 3.2% | |
| Valid votes | 23,921 | ||
| Majority | 543 | 2.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Govan at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 10,326 votes (43.2%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Govan in February 1974?
543 votes (2.3% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Govan in February 1974?
74.9% of the 31,928 registered electors cast a valid vote (23,921 votes).
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