February 1974 general election · Scotland
Perth and East Perthshire: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Perth and East Perthshire at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,975. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,97520.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%44,787 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,206
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,167 | 47.3% | |
| Scottish National Party | 12,192 | 27.2% | |
| Labour | 6,784 | 15.2% | |
| Liberal | 4,644 | 10.4% | |
| Valid votes | 44,787 | ||
| Majority | 8,975 | 20.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Perth and East Perthshire at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,167 votes (47.3%).
What was the majority in Perth and East Perthshire in February 1974?
8,975 votes (20.0% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Perth and East Perthshire in February 1974?
78.3% of the 57,206 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,787 votes).
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