October 1974 general election · Scotland
Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles: October 1974 general election result
The Liberals won Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 7,475. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 7,47516.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.2%45,791 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,825
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 20,006 | 43.7% | −8.3 | |
| Conservative | 12,531 | 27.4% | −6.4 | |
| Scottish National Party | 9,178 | 20.0% | +12.0 | |
| Labour | 4,076 | 8.9% | +2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 45,791 | |||
| Majority | 7,475 | 16.3% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles at the October 1974 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 20,006 votes (43.7%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles in October 1974?
7,475 votes (16.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles in October 1974?
79.2% of the 57,825 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,791 votes).
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