October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Oswestry: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Oswestry at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,414. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,41420.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.9%40,539 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,414
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,165 | 47.3% | +0.4 | |
| Labour | 10,751 | 26.5% | +4.3 | |
| Liberal | 10,623 | 26.2% | −4.6 | |
| Valid votes | 40,539 | |||
| Majority | 8,414 | 20.8% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Oswestry at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,165 votes (47.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Oswestry in October 1974?
8,414 votes (20.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Oswestry in October 1974?
71.9% of the 56,414 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,539 votes).
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