October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Coventry South West: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Coventry South West at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,118. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,1183.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%53,877 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,831
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,225 | 43.1% | +2.7 | |
| Conservative | 21,107 | 39.2% | −0.4 | |
| Liberal | 8,579 | 15.9% | −4.1 | |
| Others | 966 | 1.8% | +1.8 | |
| Valid votes | 53,877 | |||
| Majority | 2,118 | 3.9% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Coventry South West at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,225 votes (43.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Coventry South West in October 1974?
2,118 votes (3.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Coventry South West in October 1974?
79.4% of the 67,831 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,877 votes).
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