October 1974 general election · South West
Bristol North West: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Bristol North West at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 633 (Lab gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6331.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.3%52,593 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,362
- Result
- Lab gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,156 | 42.1% | +3.6 | |
| Conservative | 21,523 | 40.9% | +1.2 | |
| Liberal | 8,914 | 17.0% | −3.9 | |
| Valid votes | 52,593 | |||
| Majority | 633 | 1.2% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol North West at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,156 votes (42.1%). Result: Lab gain from Con.
What was the majority in Bristol North West in October 1974?
633 votes (1.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bristol North West in October 1974?
79.3% of the 66,362 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,593 votes).
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