October 1974 general election · Scotland
Ayrshire Central: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Ayrshire Central at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 9,555. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,55520.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.3%46,994 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,273
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,188 | 45.1% | −3.9 | |
| Conservative | 11,633 | 24.8% | −11.2 | |
| Scottish National Party | 11,533 | 24.5% | +9.5 | |
| Liberal | 2,640 | 5.6% | +5.6 | |
| Valid votes | 46,994 | |||
| Majority | 9,555 | 20.3% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ayrshire Central at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,188 votes (45.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Ayrshire Central in October 1974?
9,555 votes (20.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ayrshire Central in October 1974?
79.3% of the 59,273 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,994 votes).
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