February 1974 general election · South West
Exeter: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Exeter at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,076. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,0768.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.3%56,770 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,570
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,762 | 40.1% | |
| Labour | 17,686 | 31.2% | |
| Liberal | 16,322 | 28.8% | |
| Valid votes | 56,770 | ||
| Majority | 5,076 | 8.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Exeter at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,762 votes (40.1%).
What was the majority in Exeter in February 1974?
5,076 votes (8.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Exeter in February 1974?
85.3% of the 66,570 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,770 votes).
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