1974 Dumbarton District Council election

Elections to the newly created Dumbarton District Council were held on 7 May 1974, the same day as the other Scottish local government elections.

1974 Dumbarton District Council election

7 May 1974 (1974-05-07)
All 15 seats to Dumbarton District Council 8 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Labour Independent Conservative Seats won 9 4 2 Popular vote 12,215 6,417 9,680 Percentage 40.3% 21.2% 31.9%

Results

1974 Dumbarton District Council election result

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Labour	9	-	-		60.0	40.3	12,215	New
	Independent	4	-	-		26.7	21.2	6,417	New
	Conservative	2	-	-		13.3	31.9	9,680	New
	SNP	0	-	-		0.0	4.0	1,198	New
	Independent Labour	0	-	-		0.0	1.5	449	New
	Communist	0	-	-		0.0	1.0	312	New
	Residents	0	-	-		0.0	0.1	36	New

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