February 1974 general election · South East
Banbury: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Banbury at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,878. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,87812.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.8%55,403 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,939
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,167 | 45.4% | |
| Labour | 18,289 | 33.0% | |
| Liberal | 11,947 | 21.6% | |
| Valid votes | 55,403 | ||
| Majority | 6,878 | 12.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Banbury at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,167 votes (45.4%).
What was the majority in Banbury in February 1974?
6,878 votes (12.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Banbury in February 1974?
82.8% of the 66,939 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,403 votes).
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