October 1974 general election · South West
North Somerset: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won North Somerset at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 9,475. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,47513.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.5%71,632 valid votes
- Electorate
- 89,032
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,146 | 44.9% | |
| Labour | 22,671 | 31.7% | |
| Liberal | 16,428 | 22.9% | |
| Others | 387 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 71,632 | ||
| Majority | 9,475 | 13.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won North Somerset at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,146 votes (44.9%).
What was the majority in North Somerset in October 1974?
9,475 votes (13.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in North Somerset in October 1974?
80.5% of the 89,032 registered electors cast a valid vote (71,632 votes).
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