February 1974 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Selly Oak: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Selly Oak at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,882. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,8826.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.2%46,246 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,357
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,705 | 42.6% | |
| Labour | 16,823 | 36.4% | |
| Liberal | 9,718 | 21.0% | |
| Valid votes | 46,246 | ||
| Majority | 2,882 | 6.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Selly Oak at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,705 votes (42.6%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Selly Oak in February 1974?
2,882 votes (6.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Selly Oak in February 1974?
74.2% of the 62,357 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,246 votes).
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