February 1974 general election · South West
Bristol South: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Bristol South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 13,167. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,16729.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%45,156 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,393
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,909 | 55.2% | |
| Conservative | 11,742 | 26.0% | |
| Liberal | 7,499 | 16.6% | |
| Others | 1,006 | 2.2% | |
| Valid votes | 45,156 | ||
| Majority | 13,167 | 29.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol South at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,909 votes (55.2%).
What was the majority in Bristol South in February 1974?
13,167 votes (29.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bristol South in February 1974?
74.8% of the 60,393 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,156 votes).
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