February 1974 general election · West Midlands
Oswestry: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Oswestry at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,010. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,01016.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%43,551 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,901
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,438 | 46.9% | |
| Liberal | 13,428 | 30.8% | |
| Labour | 9,685 | 22.2% | |
| Valid votes | 43,551 | ||
| Majority | 7,010 | 16.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Oswestry at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,438 votes (46.9%).
What was the majority in Oswestry in February 1974?
7,010 votes (16.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Oswestry in February 1974?
77.9% of the 55,901 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,551 votes).
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