February 1974 general election · South West
Wells: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Wells at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,785. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,78513.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.3%57,474 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,005
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,430 | 44.3% | |
| Liberal | 17,645 | 30.7% | |
| Labour | 14,399 | 25.1% | |
| Valid votes | 57,474 | ||
| Majority | 7,785 | 13.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wells at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,430 votes (44.3%).
What was the majority in Wells in February 1974?
7,785 votes (13.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Wells in February 1974?
83.3% of the 69,005 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,474 votes).
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