October 1974 general election · South West
North Cornwall: October 1974 general election result
The Liberals won North Cornwall at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 3,856. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 3,8569.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.5%41,691 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,767
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 21,368 | 51.3% | |
| Conservative | 17,512 | 42.0% | |
| Labour | 2,663 | 6.4% | |
| Others | 148 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 41,691 | ||
| Majority | 3,856 | 9.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won North Cornwall at the October 1974 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 21,368 votes (51.3%).
What was the majority in North Cornwall in October 1974?
3,856 votes (9.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North Cornwall in October 1974?
80.5% of the 51,767 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,691 votes).
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