February 1974 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Erdington: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Erdington at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,928. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,92814.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%47,164 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,231
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,978 | 48.7% | |
| Conservative | 16,050 | 34.0% | |
| Liberal | 6,991 | 14.8% | |
| Others | 1,145 | 2.4% | |
| Valid votes | 47,164 | ||
| Majority | 6,928 | 14.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Erdington at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,978 votes (48.7%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Erdington in February 1974?
6,928 votes (14.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Erdington in February 1974?
72.3% of the 65,231 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,164 votes).
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