February 1974 general election · Scotland
Moray and Nairn: February 1974 general election result
The SNP won Moray and Nairn at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 1,817. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 1,8175.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%32,574 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,380
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 16,046 | 49.3% | |
| Conservative | 14,229 | 43.7% | |
| Labour | 2,299 | 7.1% | |
| Valid votes | 32,574 | ||
| Majority | 1,817 | 5.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Moray and Nairn at the February 1974 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 16,046 votes (49.3%).
What was the majority in Moray and Nairn in February 1974?
1,817 votes (5.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Moray and Nairn in February 1974?
78.7% of the 41,380 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,574 votes).
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