October 1974 general election · South West
Gloucestershire West: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Gloucestershire West at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 409. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4090.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.2%53,906 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,239
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,481 | 41.7% | +1.0 | |
| Conservative | 22,072 | 41.0% | +3.2 | |
| Liberal | 9,353 | 17.4% | −3.9 | |
| Valid votes | 53,906 | |||
| Majority | 409 | 0.8% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Gloucestershire West at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,481 votes (41.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Gloucestershire West in October 1974?
409 votes (0.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gloucestershire West in October 1974?
80.2% of the 67,239 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,906 votes).
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