February 1974 general election · East of England
Basildon: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Basildon at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 10,667. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,66714.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.0%74,125 valid votes
- Electorate
- 90,357
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,499 | 45.2% | |
| Conservative | 22,832 | 30.8% | |
| Liberal | 17,794 | 24.0% | |
| Valid votes | 74,125 | ||
| Majority | 10,667 | 14.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Basildon at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,499 votes (45.2%).
What was the majority in Basildon in February 1974?
10,667 votes (14.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Basildon in February 1974?
82.0% of the 90,357 registered electors cast a valid vote (74,125 votes).
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