October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Burton: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Burton at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,098. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,0984.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%52,863 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,783
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,496 | 44.5% | −8.6 | |
| Labour | 21,398 | 40.5% | −6.4 | |
| Liberal | 7,969 | 15.1% | +15.1 | |
| Valid votes | 52,863 | |||
| Majority | 2,098 | 4.0% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Burton at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,496 votes (44.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Burton in October 1974?
2,098 votes (4.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Burton in October 1974?
78.0% of the 67,783 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,863 votes).
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