February 1974 general election · Scotland
Greenock and Port Glasgow: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Greenock and Port Glasgow at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 11,776. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,77627.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.6%42,610 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,120
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,565 | 48.3% | |
| Liberal | 8,789 | 20.6% | |
| Conservative | 7,892 | 18.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,881 | 11.5% | |
| Others | 483 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 42,610 | ||
| Majority | 11,776 | 27.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Greenock and Port Glasgow at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,565 votes (48.3%).
What was the majority in Greenock and Port Glasgow in February 1974?
11,776 votes (27.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Greenock and Port Glasgow in February 1974?
68.6% of the 62,120 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,610 votes).
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