October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Richmond (Yorkshire): October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Richmond (Yorkshire) at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 13,628. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,62833.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.7%40,709 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,986
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,156 | 56.9% | |
| Liberal | 9,528 | 23.4% | |
| Labour | 8,025 | 19.7% | |
| Valid votes | 40,709 | ||
| Majority | 13,628 | 33.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Richmond (Yorkshire) at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,156 votes (56.9%).
What was the majority in Richmond (Yorkshire) in October 1974?
13,628 votes (33.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Richmond (Yorkshire) in October 1974?
65.7% of the 61,986 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,709 votes).
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