October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Erdington: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Erdington at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,777. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,77720.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.5%43,075 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,749
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,160 | 51.5% | +2.7 | |
| Conservative | 13,383 | 31.1% | −3.0 | |
| Liberal | 6,119 | 14.2% | −0.6 | |
| Others | 1,413 | 3.3% | +0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 43,075 | |||
| Majority | 8,777 | 20.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Erdington at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,160 votes (51.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Erdington in October 1974?
8,777 votes (20.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Erdington in October 1974?
65.5% of the 65,749 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,075 votes).
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