February 1974 general election · East of England
Bury St Edmunds: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Bury St Edmunds at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 13,253. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,25318.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.3%70,367 valid votes
- Electorate
- 86,602
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,424 | 47.5% | |
| Labour | 20,171 | 28.7% | |
| Liberal | 16,772 | 23.8% | |
| Valid votes | 70,367 | ||
| Majority | 13,253 | 18.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bury St Edmunds at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,424 votes (47.5%).
What was the majority in Bury St Edmunds in February 1974?
13,253 votes (18.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bury St Edmunds in February 1974?
81.3% of the 86,602 registered electors cast a valid vote (70,367 votes).
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