February 1974 general election · Scotland
Renfrewshire West: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Renfrewshire West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,668. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,6684.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.9%55,104 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,455
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,178 | 40.3% | |
| Conservative | 19,510 | 35.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,394 | 15.2% | |
| Liberal | 5,022 | 9.1% | |
| Valid votes | 55,104 | ||
| Majority | 2,668 | 4.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Renfrewshire West at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,178 votes (40.3%).
What was the majority in Renfrewshire West in February 1974?
2,668 votes (4.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Renfrewshire West in February 1974?
82.9% of the 66,455 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,104 votes).
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