October 1974 general election · Scotland
West Aberdeenshire: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won West Aberdeenshire at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,468. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,4685.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%42,348 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,341
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,111 | 35.7% | |
| Liberal | 12,643 | 29.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 9,409 | 22.2% | |
| Labour | 5,185 | 12.2% | |
| Valid votes | 42,348 | ||
| Majority | 2,468 | 5.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won West Aberdeenshire at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,111 votes (35.7%).
What was the majority in West Aberdeenshire in October 1974?
2,468 votes (5.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in West Aberdeenshire in October 1974?
76.5% of the 55,341 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,348 votes).
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