October 1974 general election · Scotland
Caithness and Sutherland: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Caithness and Sutherland at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,560. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,56011.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.1%22,511 valid votes
- Electorate
- 28,837
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 7,941 | 35.3% | −0.9 | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,381 | 23.9% | +7.8 | |
| Liberal | 4,949 | 22.0% | −4.3 | |
| Conservative | 4,240 | 18.8% | −2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 22,511 | |||
| Majority | 2,560 | 11.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Caithness and Sutherland at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 7,941 votes (35.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Caithness and Sutherland in October 1974?
2,560 votes (11.4% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Caithness and Sutherland in October 1974?
78.1% of the 28,837 registered electors cast a valid vote (22,511 votes).
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