October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Shrewsbury: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Shrewsbury at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 5,421. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,42112.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.4%44,211 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,210
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,064 | 43.1% | −1.3 | |
| Liberal | 13,643 | 30.9% | −0.5 | |
| Labour | 11,504 | 26.0% | +1.8 | |
| Valid votes | 44,211 | |||
| Majority | 5,421 | 12.3% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Shrewsbury at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,064 votes (43.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Shrewsbury in October 1974?
5,421 votes (12.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Shrewsbury in October 1974?
73.4% of the 60,210 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,211 votes).
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