February 1974 general election · East of England
Bedford: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Bedford at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,221. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,22110.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.5%61,348 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,465
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,082 | 42.5% | |
| Labour | 19,861 | 32.4% | |
| Liberal | 15,405 | 25.1% | |
| Valid votes | 61,348 | ||
| Majority | 6,221 | 10.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bedford at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,082 votes (42.5%).
What was the majority in Bedford in February 1974?
6,221 votes (10.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bedford in February 1974?
83.5% of the 73,465 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,348 votes).
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