February 1974 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Shettleston: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Shettleston at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,736. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,73629.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.5%26,514 valid votes
- Electorate
- 38,176
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,208 | 53.6% | |
| Conservative | 6,472 | 24.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,834 | 22.0% | |
| Valid votes | 26,514 | ||
| Majority | 7,736 | 29.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Shettleston at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,208 votes (53.6%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Shettleston in February 1974?
7,736 votes (29.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Shettleston in February 1974?
69.5% of the 38,176 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,514 votes).
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