February 1974 general election · Scotland
Midlothian: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Midlothian at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 11,742. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,74216.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.6%72,148 valid votes
- Electorate
- 88,409
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,220 | 44.7% | |
| Conservative | 20,478 | 28.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 19,450 | 27.0% | |
| Valid votes | 72,148 | ||
| Majority | 11,742 | 16.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Midlothian at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,220 votes (44.7%).
What was the majority in Midlothian in February 1974?
11,742 votes (16.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Midlothian in February 1974?
81.6% of the 88,409 registered electors cast a valid vote (72,148 votes).
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