October 1974 general election · South West
Torbay: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Torbay at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 12,438. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,43819.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%62,419 valid votes
- Electorate
- 85,559
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,208 | 48.4% | −0.2 | |
| Liberal | 17,770 | 28.5% | −1.9 | |
| Labour | 14,441 | 23.1% | +2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 62,419 | |||
| Majority | 12,438 | 19.9% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Torbay at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,208 votes (48.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Torbay in October 1974?
12,438 votes (19.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Torbay in October 1974?
73.0% of the 85,559 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,419 votes).
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