February 1974 general election · South West
Taunton: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Taunton at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,440. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,44016.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.9%52,849 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,003
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,841 | 45.1% | |
| Labour | 15,401 | 29.1% | |
| Liberal | 13,607 | 25.8% | |
| Valid votes | 52,849 | ||
| Majority | 8,440 | 16.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Taunton at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,841 votes (45.1%).
What was the majority in Taunton in February 1974?
8,440 votes (16.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Taunton in February 1974?
83.9% of the 63,003 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,849 votes).
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