October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Bromsgrove and Redditch: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Bromsgrove and Redditch at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,068. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,0683.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.6%69,917 valid votes
- Electorate
- 87,828
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,153 | 44.6% | −0.6 | |
| Labour | 29,085 | 41.6% | +1.4 | |
| Liberal | 9,679 | 13.8% | −0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 69,917 | |||
| Majority | 2,068 | 3.0% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bromsgrove and Redditch at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,153 votes (44.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bromsgrove and Redditch in October 1974?
2,068 votes (3.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bromsgrove and Redditch in October 1974?
79.6% of the 87,828 registered electors cast a valid vote (69,917 votes).
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