February 1974 general election · South West
Gloucestershire West: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Gloucestershire West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 1,624. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,6242.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.9%55,933 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,678
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,765 | 40.7% | |
| Conservative | 21,141 | 37.8% | |
| Liberal | 11,856 | 21.2% | |
| Others | 171 | 0.3% | |
| Valid votes | 55,933 | ||
| Majority | 1,624 | 2.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gloucestershire West at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,765 votes (40.7%).
What was the majority in Gloucestershire West in February 1974?
1,624 votes (2.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gloucestershire West in February 1974?
83.9% of the 66,678 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,933 votes).
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