October 1974 general election · South West
Bridgwater: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Bridgwater at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 6,187. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,18711.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%53,878 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,738
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,850 | 44.3% | +0.6 | |
| Labour | 17,663 | 32.8% | +3.3 | |
| Liberal | 12,077 | 22.4% | −4.4 | |
| Others | 288 | 0.5% | +0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 53,878 | |||
| Majority | 6,187 | 11.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bridgwater at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,850 votes (44.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bridgwater in October 1974?
6,187 votes (11.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bridgwater in October 1974?
77.3% of the 69,738 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,878 votes).
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