February 1974 general election · Scotland
West Lothian: February 1974 general election result
Labour won West Lothian at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,422. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,42210.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.6%62,044 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,943
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,112 | 45.3% | |
| Scottish National Party | 21,690 | 35.0% | |
| Conservative | 11,804 | 19.0% | |
| Others | 438 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 62,044 | ||
| Majority | 6,422 | 10.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won West Lothian at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,112 votes (45.3%).
What was the majority in West Lothian in February 1974?
6,422 votes (10.4% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in West Lothian in February 1974?
80.6% of the 76,943 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,044 votes).
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