October 1974 general election · South West
Plymouth Sutton: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Plymouth Sutton at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 5,188. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,18811.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%45,857 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,994
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,457 | 44.6% | −0.6 | |
| Labour | 15,269 | 33.3% | +5.0 | |
| Liberal | 10,131 | 22.1% | −4.4 | |
| Valid votes | 45,857 | |||
| Majority | 5,188 | 11.3% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Plymouth Sutton at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,457 votes (44.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Plymouth Sutton in October 1974?
5,188 votes (11.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Plymouth Sutton in October 1974?
75.2% of the 60,994 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,857 votes).
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