October 1974 general election · Scotland
North Angus and Mearns: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won North Angus and Mearns at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,551. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,5519.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%27,173 valid votes
- Electorate
- 37,604
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 11,835 | 43.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 9,284 | 34.2% | |
| Labour | 3,354 | 12.3% | |
| Liberal | 2,700 | 9.9% | |
| Valid votes | 27,173 | ||
| Majority | 2,551 | 9.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won North Angus and Mearns at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 11,835 votes (43.6%).
What was the majority in North Angus and Mearns in October 1974?
2,551 votes (9.4% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in North Angus and Mearns in October 1974?
72.3% of the 37,604 registered electors cast a valid vote (27,173 votes).
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