February 1974 general election · Scotland
Motherwell and Wishaw: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Motherwell and Wishaw at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,313. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,31316.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%39,225 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,899
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,310 | 46.7% | |
| Conservative | 11,997 | 30.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,852 | 20.0% | |
| Others | 1,066 | 2.7% | |
| Valid votes | 39,225 | ||
| Majority | 6,313 | 16.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Motherwell and Wishaw at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,310 votes (46.7%).
What was the majority in Motherwell and Wishaw in February 1974?
6,313 votes (16.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Motherwell and Wishaw in February 1974?
77.1% of the 50,899 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,225 votes).
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