February 1974 general election · Scotland
Rutherglen: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Rutherglen at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 4,153. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,15310.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.4%39,946 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,452
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,005 | 47.6% | |
| Conservative | 14,852 | 37.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,089 | 15.2% | |
| Valid votes | 39,946 | ||
| Majority | 4,153 | 10.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rutherglen at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,005 votes (47.6%).
What was the majority in Rutherglen in February 1974?
4,153 votes (10.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rutherglen in February 1974?
82.4% of the 48,452 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,946 votes).
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