October 1974 general election · West Midlands
South Worcestershire: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won South Worcestershire at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 9,052. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,05216.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.1%55,366 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,674
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,790 | 48.4% | |
| Liberal | 17,738 | 32.0% | |
| Labour | 10,838 | 19.6% | |
| Valid votes | 55,366 | ||
| Majority | 9,052 | 16.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Worcestershire at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,790 votes (48.4%).
What was the majority in South Worcestershire in October 1974?
9,052 votes (16.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in South Worcestershire in October 1974?
75.1% of the 73,674 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,366 votes).
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