October 1974 general election · South West
Plymouth Devonport: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Plymouth Devonport at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,259. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,2596.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%36,802 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,096
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,398 | 47.3% | +5.1 | |
| Conservative | 15,139 | 41.1% | +0.1 | |
| Liberal | 3,953 | 10.7% | −6.1 | |
| Others | 312 | 0.9% | +0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 36,802 | |||
| Majority | 2,259 | 6.1% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Plymouth Devonport at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,398 votes (47.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Plymouth Devonport in October 1974?
2,259 votes (6.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Plymouth Devonport in October 1974?
73.5% of the 50,096 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,802 votes).
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