October 1974 general election · Scotland
Banff: October 1974 general election result
The SNP won Banff at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 1,851. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 1,8518.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%23,184 valid votes
- Electorate
- 31,992
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 10,638 | 45.9% | |
| Conservative | 8,787 | 37.9% | |
| Liberal | 2,059 | 8.9% | |
| Labour | 1,700 | 7.3% | |
| Valid votes | 23,184 | ||
| Majority | 1,851 | 8.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Banff at the October 1974 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 10,638 votes (45.9%).
What was the majority in Banff in October 1974?
1,851 votes (8.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Banff in October 1974?
72.5% of the 31,992 registered electors cast a valid vote (23,184 votes).
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