February 1974 general election · Wales
Montgomeryshire: February 1974 general election result
The Liberals won Montgomeryshire at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 4,651. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 4,65116.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.6%27,501 valid votes
- Electorate
- 33,303
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 12,495 | 45.4% | |
| Conservative | 7,844 | 28.5% | |
| Labour | 4,888 | 17.8% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,274 | 8.3% | |
| Valid votes | 27,501 | ||
| Majority | 4,651 | 16.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Montgomeryshire at the February 1974 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 12,495 votes (45.4%).
What was the majority in Montgomeryshire in February 1974?
4,651 votes (16.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Montgomeryshire in February 1974?
82.6% of the 33,303 registered electors cast a valid vote (27,501 votes).
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