February 1974 general election · Scotland
Paisley: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Paisley at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,897. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,89718.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%49,198 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,466
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,820 | 48.4% | |
| Conservative | 14,923 | 30.3% | |
| Scottish National Party | 10,455 | 21.3% | |
| Valid votes | 49,198 | ||
| Majority | 8,897 | 18.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Paisley at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,820 votes (48.4%).
What was the majority in Paisley in February 1974?
8,897 votes (18.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Paisley in February 1974?
75.2% of the 65,466 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,198 votes).
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