October 1974 general election · West Midlands
West Bromwich East: October 1974 general election result
Labour won West Bromwich East at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 7,529. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,52919.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.6%39,489 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,381
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,942 | 50.5% | −2.3 | |
| Conservative | 12,413 | 31.4% | −8.8 | |
| Liberal | 5,442 | 13.8% | +13.8 | |
| Others | 1,692 | 4.3% | −2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 39,489 | |||
| Majority | 7,529 | 19.1% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Bromwich East at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,942 votes (50.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Bromwich East in October 1974?
7,529 votes (19.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Bromwich East in October 1974?
67.6% of the 58,381 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,489 votes).
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