October 1974 general election · Scotland
Fife East: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Fife East at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,914. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,9147.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%41,605 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,453
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,116 | 38.7% | −9.2 | |
| Scottish National Party | 13,202 | 31.7% | +12.3 | |
| Labour | 7,040 | 16.9% | +1.9 | |
| Liberal | 5,247 | 12.6% | −5.0 | |
| Valid votes | 41,605 | |||
| Majority | 2,914 | 7.0% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Fife East at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,116 votes (38.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Fife East in October 1974?
2,914 votes (7.0% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Fife East in October 1974?
73.7% of the 56,453 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,605 votes).
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