February 1974 general election · South West
Gloucestershire South: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Gloucestershire South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,459. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,4599.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.9%66,021 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,732
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,602 | 41.8% | |
| Labour | 21,143 | 32.0% | |
| Liberal | 17,276 | 26.2% | |
| Valid votes | 66,021 | ||
| Majority | 6,459 | 9.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gloucestershire South at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,602 votes (41.8%).
What was the majority in Gloucestershire South in February 1974?
6,459 votes (9.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Gloucestershire South in February 1974?
83.9% of the 78,732 registered electors cast a valid vote (66,021 votes).
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