February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Scarborough: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Scarborough at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,107. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,10711.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.9%45,859 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,102
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,858 | 47.7% | |
| Liberal | 16,751 | 36.5% | |
| Labour | 7,034 | 15.3% | |
| Others | 216 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 45,859 | ||
| Majority | 5,107 | 11.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Scarborough at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,858 votes (47.7%).
What was the majority in Scarborough in February 1974?
5,107 votes (11.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Scarborough in February 1974?
78.9% of the 58,102 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,859 votes).
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