October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Sutton Coldfield: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Sutton Coldfield at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 13,356. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,35629.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%45,057 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,474
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,729 | 57.1% | −0.4 | |
| Liberal | 12,373 | 27.5% | −2.8 | |
| Labour | 6,955 | 15.4% | +3.2 | |
| Valid votes | 45,057 | |||
| Majority | 13,356 | 29.6% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sutton Coldfield at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,729 votes (57.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Sutton Coldfield in October 1974?
13,356 votes (29.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Sutton Coldfield in October 1974?
74.5% of the 60,474 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,057 votes).
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