October 1974 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Pentlands: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh Pentlands at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 1,257. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,2573.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%41,509 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,955
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,083 | 33.9% | −7.3 | |
| Labour | 12,826 | 30.9% | +0.1 | |
| Scottish National Party | 10,189 | 24.6% | +12.1 | |
| Liberal | 4,411 | 10.6% | −5.0 | |
| Valid votes | 41,509 | |||
| Majority | 1,257 | 3.0% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Pentlands at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,083 votes (33.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh Pentlands in October 1974?
1,257 votes (3.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Pentlands in October 1974?
75.5% of the 54,955 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,509 votes).
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