October 1974 general election · South West
Bath: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Bath at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,122. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,1224.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%48,979 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,289
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,470 | 37.7% | −3.1 | |
| Liberal | 16,348 | 33.4% | +2.7 | |
| Labour | 14,011 | 28.6% | +0.7 | |
| Others | 150 | 0.3% | −0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 48,979 | |||
| Majority | 2,122 | 4.3% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bath at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,470 votes (37.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bath in October 1974?
2,122 votes (4.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Bath in October 1974?
78.6% of the 62,289 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,979 votes).
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