October 1974 general election · East of England
South Bedfordshire: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won South Bedfordshire at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 4,443. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,4438.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%50,339 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,312
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,794 | 41.3% | |
| Labour | 16,351 | 32.5% | |
| Liberal | 13,194 | 26.2% | |
| Valid votes | 50,339 | ||
| Majority | 4,443 | 8.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Bedfordshire at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,794 votes (41.3%).
What was the majority in South Bedfordshire in October 1974?
4,443 votes (8.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Bedfordshire in October 1974?
78.3% of the 64,312 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,339 votes).
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