February 1974 general election · Scotland
Inverness: February 1974 general election result
The Liberals won Inverness at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,223. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 5,22312.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%43,657 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,368
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 16,903 | 38.7% | |
| Conservative | 11,680 | 26.8% | |
| Labour | 7,816 | 17.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,258 | 16.6% | |
| Valid votes | 43,657 | ||
| Majority | 5,223 | 12.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Inverness at the February 1974 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 16,903 votes (38.7%).
What was the majority in Inverness in February 1974?
5,223 votes (12.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Inverness in February 1974?
76.1% of the 57,368 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,657 votes).
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