October 1974 general election · Scotland
Orkney and Shetland: October 1974 general election result
The Liberals won Orkney and Shetland at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 6,852. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 6,85239.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.8%17,572 valid votes
- Electorate
- 26,289
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 9,877 | 56.2% | −5.8 | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,025 | 17.2% | +17.2 | |
| Conservative | 2,495 | 14.2% | −8.4 | |
| Labour | 2,175 | 12.4% | −3.1 | |
| Valid votes | 17,572 | |||
| Majority | 6,852 | 39.0% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Orkney and Shetland at the October 1974 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 9,877 votes (56.2%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Orkney and Shetland in October 1974?
6,852 votes (39.0% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Orkney and Shetland in October 1974?
66.8% of the 26,289 registered electors cast a valid vote (17,572 votes).
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