February 1974 general election · East of England
Bedfordshire South: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Bedfordshire South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 4,758. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,7588.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.5%53,849 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,700
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,380 | 39.7% | |
| Liberal | 16,622 | 30.9% | |
| Labour | 15,847 | 29.4% | |
| Valid votes | 53,849 | ||
| Majority | 4,758 | 8.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bedfordshire South at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,380 votes (39.7%).
What was the majority in Bedfordshire South in February 1974?
4,758 votes (8.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Bedfordshire South in February 1974?
84.5% of the 63,700 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,849 votes).
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