October 1974 general election · Wales
Montgomery: October 1974 general election result
The Liberals won Montgomery at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 3,859. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 3,85914.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%26,172 valid votes
- Electorate
- 33,575
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 11,280 | 43.1% | |
| Conservative | 7,421 | 28.4% | |
| Labour | 5,031 | 19.2% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,440 | 9.3% | |
| Valid votes | 26,172 | ||
| Majority | 3,859 | 14.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Montgomery at the October 1974 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 11,280 votes (43.1%).
What was the majority in Montgomery in October 1974?
3,859 votes (14.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Montgomery in October 1974?
78.0% of the 33,575 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,172 votes).
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