February 1974 general election · South West
Devizes: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Devizes at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 9,898. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,89815.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.3%62,611 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,022
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,878 | 44.5% | |
| Labour | 17,980 | 28.7% | |
| Liberal | 16,753 | 26.8% | |
| Valid votes | 62,611 | ||
| Majority | 9,898 | 15.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Devizes at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,878 votes (44.5%).
What was the majority in Devizes in February 1974?
9,898 votes (15.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Devizes in February 1974?
81.3% of the 77,022 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,611 votes).
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