February 1974 general election · Wales
Monmouth: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Monmouth at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 4,562. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,5627.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.1%62,412 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,173
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,269 | 43.7% | |
| Labour | 22,707 | 36.4% | |
| Liberal | 11,506 | 18.4% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 930 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 62,412 | ||
| Majority | 4,562 | 7.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Monmouth at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,269 votes (43.7%).
What was the majority in Monmouth in February 1974?
4,562 votes (7.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Monmouth in February 1974?
84.1% of the 74,173 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,412 votes).
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