February 1974 general election · Scotland
Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles: February 1974 general election result
The Liberals won Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 9,017. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 9,01718.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.0%49,439 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,478
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 25,707 | 52.0% | |
| Conservative | 16,690 | 33.8% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,953 | 8.0% | |
| Labour | 3,089 | 6.3% | |
| Valid votes | 49,439 | ||
| Majority | 9,017 | 18.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles at the February 1974 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 25,707 votes (52.0%).
What was the majority in Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles in February 1974?
9,017 votes (18.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles in February 1974?
86.0% of the 57,478 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,439 votes).
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