February 1974 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Edgbaston: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Edgbaston at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,920. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,92012.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.4%48,299 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,631
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,914 | 53.7% | |
| Labour | 19,994 | 41.4% | |
| Others | 2,391 | 5.0% | |
| Valid votes | 48,299 | ||
| Majority | 5,920 | 12.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Edgbaston at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,914 votes (53.7%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Edgbaston in February 1974?
5,920 votes (12.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Edgbaston in February 1974?
69.4% of the 69,631 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,299 votes).
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