February 1974 general election · Scotland
Kinross and West Perthshire: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Kinross and West Perthshire at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,082. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,08229.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.5%27,131 valid votes
- Electorate
- 35,020
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,356 | 52.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,274 | 23.1% | |
| Liberal | 3,807 | 14.0% | |
| Labour | 2,694 | 9.9% | |
| Valid votes | 27,131 | ||
| Majority | 8,082 | 29.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kinross and West Perthshire at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,356 votes (52.9%).
What was the majority in Kinross and West Perthshire in February 1974?
8,082 votes (29.8% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Kinross and West Perthshire in February 1974?
77.5% of the 35,020 registered electors cast a valid vote (27,131 votes).
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