February 1974 general election · South West
Plymouth Drake: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Plymouth Drake at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,611. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,6116.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%43,007 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,109
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,417 | 42.8% | |
| Labour | 15,806 | 36.8% | |
| Liberal | 8,784 | 20.4% | |
| Valid votes | 43,007 | ||
| Majority | 2,611 | 6.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Plymouth Drake at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,417 votes (42.8%).
What was the majority in Plymouth Drake in February 1974?
2,611 votes (6.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Plymouth Drake in February 1974?
78.0% of the 55,109 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,007 votes).
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