October 1974 general election · East of England
South West Norfolk: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won South West Norfolk at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 4,928. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,92811.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%41,286 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,706
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,778 | 47.9% | |
| Labour | 14,850 | 36.0% | |
| Liberal | 6,658 | 16.1% | |
| Valid votes | 41,286 | ||
| Majority | 4,928 | 11.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South West Norfolk at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,778 votes (47.9%).
What was the majority in South West Norfolk in October 1974?
4,928 votes (11.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South West Norfolk in October 1974?
76.9% of the 53,706 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,286 votes).
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