October 1974 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 3,226. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,2267.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.2%41,653 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,154
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,962 | 35.9% | −5.8 | |
| Labour | 11,736 | 28.2% | +0.6 | |
| Scottish National Party | 9,034 | 21.7% | +8.9 | |
| Liberal | 5,921 | 14.2% | −3.7 | |
| Valid votes | 41,653 | |||
| Majority | 3,226 | 7.7% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,962 votes (35.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh South in October 1974?
3,226 votes (7.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South in October 1974?
74.2% of the 56,154 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,653 votes).
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