October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Scarborough and Whitby: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Scarborough and Whitby at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 9,708. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,70824.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.1%39,877 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,540
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,831 | 49.7% | |
| Liberal | 10,123 | 25.4% | |
| Labour | 9,923 | 24.9% | |
| Valid votes | 39,877 | ||
| Majority | 9,708 | 24.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Scarborough and Whitby at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,831 votes (49.7%).
What was the majority in Scarborough and Whitby in October 1974?
9,708 votes (24.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Scarborough and Whitby in October 1974?
68.1% of the 58,540 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,877 votes).
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