October 1974 general election · Scotland
Bute and North Ayrshire: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Bute and North Ayrshire at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 3,506. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,50610.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.3%34,971 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,071
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 13,599 | 38.9% | |
| Labour | 10,093 | 28.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 9,055 | 25.9% | |
| Liberal | 2,224 | 6.4% | |
| Valid votes | 34,971 | ||
| Majority | 3,506 | 10.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bute and North Ayrshire at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 13,599 votes (38.9%).
What was the majority in Bute and North Ayrshire in October 1974?
3,506 votes (10.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bute and North Ayrshire in October 1974?
71.3% of the 49,071 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,971 votes).
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