October 1974 general election · East Midlands
Rushcliffe: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Rushcliffe at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 14,943. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,94330.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%49,505 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,961
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,074 | 54.7% | −0.9 | |
| Labour | 12,131 | 24.5% | +1.9 | |
| Liberal | 10,300 | 20.8% | −1.0 | |
| Valid votes | 49,505 | |||
| Majority | 14,943 | 30.2% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rushcliffe at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,074 votes (54.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Rushcliffe in October 1974?
14,943 votes (30.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rushcliffe in October 1974?
77.4% of the 63,961 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,505 votes).
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