October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Selly Oak: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Selly Oak at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 326 (Lab gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3260.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.2%42,164 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,746
- Result
- Lab gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,320 | 41.1% | +4.7 | |
| Conservative | 16,994 | 40.3% | −2.3 | |
| Liberal | 7,850 | 18.6% | −2.4 | |
| Valid votes | 42,164 | |||
| Majority | 326 | 0.8% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Selly Oak at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,320 votes (41.1%). Result: Lab gain from Con.
What was the majority in Birmingham Selly Oak in October 1974?
326 votes (0.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Selly Oak in October 1974?
67.2% of the 62,746 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,164 votes).
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