February 1974 general election · South West
Somerset North: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Somerset North at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 12,155. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,15516.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.1%75,020 valid votes
- Electorate
- 88,196
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,576 | 46.1% | |
| Labour | 22,421 | 29.9% | |
| Liberal | 18,023 | 24.0% | |
| Valid votes | 75,020 | ||
| Majority | 12,155 | 16.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Somerset North at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,576 votes (46.1%).
What was the majority in Somerset North in February 1974?
12,155 votes (16.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Somerset North in February 1974?
85.1% of the 88,196 registered electors cast a valid vote (75,020 votes).
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