October 1974 general election · South West
Bodmin: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Bodmin at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 665 (Con gain from Lib). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6651.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.3%45,661 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,474
- Result
- Con gain from Lib
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,756 | 45.5% | +1.3 | |
| Liberal | 20,091 | 44.0% | −0.2 | |
| Labour | 4,814 | 10.5% | −1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 45,661 | |||
| Majority | 665 | 1.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bodmin at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,756 votes (45.5%). Result: Con gain from Lib.
What was the majority in Bodmin in October 1974?
665 votes (1.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Bodmin in October 1974?
82.3% of the 55,474 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,661 votes).
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