February 1974 general election · Scotland
Western Isles: February 1974 general election result
The SNP won Western Isles at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,200. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 7,20047.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.3%15,031 valid votes
- Electorate
- 22,683
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 10,079 | 67.1% | |
| Labour | 2,879 | 19.2% | |
| Conservative | 1,042 | 6.9% | |
| Others | 1,031 | 6.9% | |
| Valid votes | 15,031 | ||
| Majority | 7,200 | 47.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Western Isles at the February 1974 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 10,079 votes (67.1%).
What was the majority in Western Isles in February 1974?
7,200 votes (47.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Western Isles in February 1974?
66.3% of the 22,683 registered electors cast a valid vote (15,031 votes).
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