October 1974 general election · South East
Bournemouth West: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Bournemouth West at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 10,728. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,72825.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.7%42,026 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,197
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,294 | 50.7% | −0.2 | |
| Labour | 10,566 | 25.1% | +3.4 | |
| Liberal | 10,166 | 24.2% | −3.2 | |
| Valid votes | 42,026 | |||
| Majority | 10,728 | 25.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bournemouth West at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,294 votes (50.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bournemouth West in October 1974?
10,728 votes (25.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bournemouth West in October 1974?
68.7% of the 61,197 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,026 votes).
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