February 1974 general election · South East
Abingdon: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Abingdon at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 13,743. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,74318.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.0%74,257 valid votes
- Electorate
- 89,429
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,771 | 46.8% | |
| Labour | 21,028 | 28.3% | |
| Liberal | 18,458 | 24.9% | |
| Valid votes | 74,257 | ||
| Majority | 13,743 | 18.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Abingdon at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,771 votes (46.8%).
What was the majority in Abingdon in February 1974?
13,743 votes (18.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Abingdon in February 1974?
83.0% of the 89,429 registered electors cast a valid vote (74,257 votes).
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