October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Dudley West: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Dudley West at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,525. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,52515.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%56,214 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,731
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,740 | 51.1% | +2.2 | |
| Conservative | 20,215 | 36.0% | −5.1 | |
| Liberal | 7,259 | 12.9% | +12.9 | |
| Valid votes | 56,214 | |||
| Majority | 8,525 | 15.2% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dudley West at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,740 votes (51.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Dudley West in October 1974?
8,525 votes (15.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dudley West in October 1974?
75.2% of the 74,731 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,214 votes).
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