February 1974 general election · Scotland
Kilmarnock: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Kilmarnock at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 9,727. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,72719.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.3%49,883 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,898
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,544 | 47.2% | |
| Conservative | 13,817 | 27.7% | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,644 | 15.3% | |
| Liberal | 4,878 | 9.8% | |
| Valid votes | 49,883 | ||
| Majority | 9,727 | 19.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kilmarnock at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,544 votes (47.2%).
What was the majority in Kilmarnock in February 1974?
9,727 votes (19.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Kilmarnock in February 1974?
83.3% of the 59,898 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,883 votes).
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