October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Hereford: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Hereford at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 1,112. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,1122.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%43,828 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,816
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,060 | 38.9% | −2.4 | |
| Liberal | 15,948 | 36.4% | +2.7 | |
| Labour | 10,820 | 24.7% | −0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 43,828 | |||
| Majority | 1,112 | 2.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hereford at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,060 votes (38.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hereford in October 1974?
1,112 votes (2.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Hereford in October 1974?
75.8% of the 57,816 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,828 votes).
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