February 1974 general election · South West
Truro: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Truro at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,561. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,5614.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.5%58,220 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,439
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,493 | 40.4% | |
| Liberal | 20,932 | 36.0% | |
| Labour | 12,945 | 22.2% | |
| Others | 850 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 58,220 | ||
| Majority | 2,561 | 4.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Truro at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,493 votes (40.4%).
What was the majority in Truro in February 1974?
2,561 votes (4.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Truro in February 1974?
81.5% of the 71,439 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,220 votes).
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