February 1974 general election · South East
Bournemouth West: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Bournemouth West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 10,818. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,81823.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%46,190 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,725
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,473 | 50.8% | |
| Liberal | 12,655 | 27.4% | |
| Labour | 10,062 | 21.8% | |
| Valid votes | 46,190 | ||
| Majority | 10,818 | 23.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bournemouth West at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,473 votes (50.8%).
What was the majority in Bournemouth West in February 1974?
10,818 votes (23.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Bournemouth West in February 1974?
76.1% of the 60,725 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,190 votes).
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