October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Halesowen and Stourbridge: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Halesowen and Stourbridge at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 850. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8501.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.2%62,596 valid votes
- Electorate
- 82,173
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,387 | 39.0% | −0.9 | |
| Labour | 23,537 | 37.6% | +3.8 | |
| Liberal | 14,672 | 23.4% | −2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 62,596 | |||
| Majority | 850 | 1.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Halesowen and Stourbridge at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,387 votes (39.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Halesowen and Stourbridge in October 1974?
850 votes (1.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Halesowen and Stourbridge in October 1974?
76.2% of the 82,173 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,596 votes).
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