October 1974 general election · Scotland
East Aberdeenshire: October 1974 general election result
The SNP won East Aberdeenshire at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 4,371. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 4,37113.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.5%33,642 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,736
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 16,304 | 48.5% | |
| Conservative | 11,933 | 35.5% | |
| Labour | 3,173 | 9.4% | |
| Liberal | 2,232 | 6.6% | |
| Valid votes | 33,642 | ||
| Majority | 4,371 | 13.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won East Aberdeenshire at the October 1974 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 16,304 votes (48.5%).
What was the majority in East Aberdeenshire in October 1974?
4,371 votes (13.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in East Aberdeenshire in October 1974?
70.5% of the 47,736 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,642 votes).
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