October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Bridlington: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Bridlington at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 10,106. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,10622.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.9%44,629 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,745
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,901 | 49.1% | −2.1 | |
| Liberal | 11,795 | 26.4% | −2.9 | |
| Labour | 9,946 | 22.3% | +2.8 | |
| Others | 987 | 2.2% | +2.2 | |
| Valid votes | 44,629 | |||
| Majority | 10,106 | 22.6% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bridlington at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,901 votes (49.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bridlington in October 1974?
10,106 votes (22.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Bridlington in October 1974?
67.9% of the 65,745 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,629 votes).
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