February 1974 general election · South West
Torbay: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Torbay at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 12,408. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,40818.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%68,307 valid votes
- Electorate
- 85,034
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,163 | 48.6% | |
| Liberal | 20,755 | 30.4% | |
| Labour | 14,389 | 21.1% | |
| Valid votes | 68,307 | ||
| Majority | 12,408 | 18.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Torbay at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,163 votes (48.6%).
What was the majority in Torbay in February 1974?
12,408 votes (18.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Torbay in February 1974?
80.3% of the 85,034 registered electors cast a valid vote (68,307 votes).
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