October 1974 general election · South West
Bristol South: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Bristol South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 14,984. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,98435.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.3%42,316 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,022
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,108 | 59.3% | +4.2 | |
| Conservative | 10,124 | 23.9% | −2.1 | |
| Liberal | 6,289 | 14.9% | −1.8 | |
| Others | 795 | 1.9% | −0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 42,316 | |||
| Majority | 14,984 | 35.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol South at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,108 votes (59.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Bristol South in October 1974?
14,984 votes (35.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bristol South in October 1974?
69.3% of the 61,022 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,316 votes).
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