February 1974 general election · West Midlands
Wolverhampton South West: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Wolverhampton South West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,901. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,90113.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.6%50,559 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,555
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,123 | 45.7% | |
| Labour | 16,222 | 32.1% | |
| Liberal | 9,691 | 19.2% | |
| Others | 1,523 | 3.0% | |
| Valid votes | 50,559 | ||
| Majority | 6,901 | 13.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wolverhampton South West at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,123 votes (45.7%).
What was the majority in Wolverhampton South West in February 1974?
6,901 votes (13.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wolverhampton South West in February 1974?
79.6% of the 63,555 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,559 votes).
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