October 1974 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh North: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh North at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 4,391. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,39113.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.2%32,679 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,215
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 12,856 | 39.3% | −6.4 | |
| Labour | 8,465 | 25.9% | −0.3 | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,681 | 23.5% | +10.8 | |
| Liberal | 3,677 | 11.3% | −4.1 | |
| Valid votes | 32,679 | |||
| Majority | 4,391 | 13.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh North at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 12,856 votes (39.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh North in October 1974?
4,391 votes (13.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh North in October 1974?
69.2% of the 47,215 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,679 votes).
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