October 1974 general election · Scotland
Aberdeen South: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Aberdeen South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 365. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3650.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.3%52,084 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,241
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,475 | 35.5% | −4.2 | |
| Labour | 18,110 | 34.8% | +1.6 | |
| Scottish National Party | 10,481 | 20.1% | +6.4 | |
| Liberal | 5,018 | 9.6% | −3.8 | |
| Valid votes | 52,084 | |||
| Majority | 365 | 0.7% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Aberdeen South at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,475 votes (35.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Aberdeen South in October 1974?
365 votes (0.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Aberdeen South in October 1974?
76.3% of the 68,241 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,084 votes).
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