October 1974 general election · Scotland
West Lothian: October 1974 general election result
Labour won West Lothian at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,690. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,6904.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.8%61,100 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,527
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,687 | 45.3% | 0 | |
| Scottish National Party | 24,997 | 40.9% | +6.0 | |
| Conservative | 6,086 | 10.0% | −9.1 | |
| Liberal | 2,083 | 3.4% | +3.4 | |
| Others | 247 | 0.4% | −0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 61,100 | |||
| Majority | 2,690 | 4.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Lothian at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,687 votes (45.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Lothian in October 1974?
2,690 votes (4.4% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in West Lothian in October 1974?
78.8% of the 77,527 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,100 votes).
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