February 1974 general election · East of England
Braintree: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Braintree at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,001. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,0013.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.3%54,797 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,975
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,797 | 38.0% | |
| Labour | 18,796 | 34.3% | |
| Liberal | 15,204 | 27.8% | |
| Valid votes | 54,797 | ||
| Majority | 2,001 | 3.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Braintree at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,797 votes (38.0%).
What was the majority in Braintree in February 1974?
2,001 votes (3.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Braintree in February 1974?
84.3% of the 64,975 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,797 votes).
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