February 1974 general election · Scotland
Ross and Cromarty: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Ross and Cromarty at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,871. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,87113.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%21,902 valid votes
- Electorate
- 29,134
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 7,908 | 36.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,037 | 23.0% | |
| Liberal | 4,621 | 21.1% | |
| Labour | 4,336 | 19.8% | |
| Valid votes | 21,902 | ||
| Majority | 2,871 | 13.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ross and Cromarty at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 7,908 votes (36.1%).
What was the majority in Ross and Cromarty in February 1974?
2,871 votes (13.1% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Ross and Cromarty in February 1974?
75.2% of the 29,134 registered electors cast a valid vote (21,902 votes).
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