October 1974 general election · London
Paddington: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Paddington at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,311. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,3116.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.7%36,068 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,492
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,155 | 47.6% | +4.5 | |
| Conservative | 14,844 | 41.2% | +0.3 | |
| Liberal | 3,742 | 10.4% | −5.7 | |
| Others | 327 | 0.9% | +0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 36,068 | |||
| Majority | 2,311 | 6.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Paddington at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,155 votes (47.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Paddington in October 1974?
2,311 votes (6.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Paddington in October 1974?
61.7% of the 58,492 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,068 votes).
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