February 1974 general election · Scotland
Lanarkshire North: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Lanarkshire North at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,784. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,78415.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.7%44,299 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,541
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,448 | 48.4% | |
| Conservative | 14,664 | 33.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,187 | 18.5% | |
| Valid votes | 44,299 | ||
| Majority | 6,784 | 15.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lanarkshire North at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,448 votes (48.4%).
What was the majority in Lanarkshire North in February 1974?
6,784 votes (15.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lanarkshire North in February 1974?
82.7% of the 53,541 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,299 votes).
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