October 1974 general election · Scotland
Kirkcaldy: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Kirkcaldy at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 6,101. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,10113.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%45,602 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,824
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,688 | 45.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 14,587 | 32.0% | |
| Conservative | 7,539 | 16.5% | |
| Liberal | 2,788 | 6.1% | |
| Valid votes | 45,602 | ||
| Majority | 6,101 | 13.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Kirkcaldy at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,688 votes (45.4%).
What was the majority in Kirkcaldy in October 1974?
6,101 votes (13.4% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Kirkcaldy in October 1974?
75.0% of the 60,824 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,602 votes).
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