February 1974 general election · South East
Basingstoke: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Basingstoke at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,797. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,79710.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.2%71,573 valid votes
- Electorate
- 85,985
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,886 | 43.2% | |
| Labour | 23,089 | 32.3% | |
| Liberal | 17,598 | 24.6% | |
| Valid votes | 71,573 | ||
| Majority | 7,797 | 10.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Basingstoke at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,886 votes (43.2%).
What was the majority in Basingstoke in February 1974?
7,797 votes (10.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Basingstoke in February 1974?
83.2% of the 85,985 registered electors cast a valid vote (71,573 votes).
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