October 1974 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Cathcart: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Glasgow Cathcart at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 1,757. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,7574.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%38,195 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,826
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,301 | 42.7% | −3.2 | |
| Labour | 14,544 | 38.1% | −2.5 | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,292 | 16.5% | +2.9 | |
| Liberal | 1,058 | 2.8% | +2.8 | |
| Valid votes | 38,195 | |||
| Majority | 1,757 | 4.6% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Cathcart at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,301 votes (42.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Cathcart in October 1974?
1,757 votes (4.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Cathcart in October 1974?
76.7% of the 49,826 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,195 votes).
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