February 1974 general election · Scotland
Orkney and Shetland: February 1974 general election result
The Liberals won Orkney and Shetland at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,305. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 7,30539.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.1%18,542 valid votes
- Electorate
- 26,087
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 11,491 | 62.0% | |
| Conservative | 4,186 | 22.6% | |
| Labour | 2,865 | 15.5% | |
| Valid votes | 18,542 | ||
| Majority | 7,305 | 39.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Orkney and Shetland at the February 1974 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 11,491 votes (62.0%).
What was the majority in Orkney and Shetland in February 1974?
7,305 votes (39.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Orkney and Shetland in February 1974?
71.1% of the 26,087 registered electors cast a valid vote (18,542 votes).
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