February 1974 general election · West Midlands
Shrewsbury: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Shrewsbury at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,181. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,18113.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.8%47,545 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,614
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,095 | 44.4% | |
| Liberal | 14,914 | 31.4% | |
| Labour | 11,536 | 24.3% | |
| Valid votes | 47,545 | ||
| Majority | 6,181 | 13.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Shrewsbury at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,095 votes (44.4%).
What was the majority in Shrewsbury in February 1974?
6,181 votes (13.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Shrewsbury in February 1974?
79.8% of the 59,614 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,545 votes).
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