February 1974 general election · Scotland
Renfrewshire East: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Renfrewshire East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 15,486. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,48630.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.7%50,796 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,973
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,713 | 50.6% | |
| Labour | 10,227 | 20.1% | |
| Liberal | 9,588 | 18.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,268 | 10.4% | |
| Valid votes | 50,796 | ||
| Majority | 15,486 | 30.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Renfrewshire East at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,713 votes (50.6%).
What was the majority in Renfrewshire East in February 1974?
15,486 votes (30.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Renfrewshire East in February 1974?
80.7% of the 62,973 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,796 votes).
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