February 1974 general election · South West
Plymouth Sutton: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Plymouth Sutton at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,104. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,10416.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%47,877 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,550
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,649 | 45.2% | |
| Labour | 13,545 | 28.3% | |
| Liberal | 12,683 | 26.5% | |
| Valid votes | 47,877 | ||
| Majority | 8,104 | 16.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Plymouth Sutton at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,649 votes (45.2%).
What was the majority in Plymouth Sutton in February 1974?
8,104 votes (16.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Plymouth Sutton in February 1974?
79.1% of the 60,550 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,877 votes).
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