October 1974 general election · Scotland
North Lanarkshire: October 1974 general election result
Labour won North Lanarkshire at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,341. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,34119.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.5%43,027 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,147
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,902 | 46.3% | |
| Scottish National Party | 11,561 | 26.9% | |
| Conservative | 9,665 | 22.5% | |
| Liberal | 1,899 | 4.4% | |
| Valid votes | 43,027 | ||
| Majority | 8,341 | 19.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won North Lanarkshire at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,902 votes (46.3%).
What was the majority in North Lanarkshire in October 1974?
8,341 votes (19.4% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in North Lanarkshire in October 1974?
79.5% of the 54,147 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,027 votes).
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