October 1974 general election · East of England
Norwich South: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Norwich South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 3,405. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,4059.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%35,204 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,850
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,590 | 47.1% | +5.9 | |
| Conservative | 13,185 | 37.5% | −2.1 | |
| Liberal | 5,429 | 15.4% | −3.8 | |
| Valid votes | 35,204 | |||
| Majority | 3,405 | 9.7% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Norwich South at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,590 votes (47.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Norwich South in October 1974?
3,405 votes (9.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Norwich South in October 1974?
78.5% of the 44,850 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,204 votes).
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