February 1974 general election · South East
Buckingham: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Buckingham at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 3,123. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,1234.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.3%66,754 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,268
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,179 | 40.7% | |
| Labour | 24,056 | 36.0% | |
| Liberal | 15,519 | 23.3% | |
| Valid votes | 66,754 | ||
| Majority | 3,123 | 4.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Buckingham at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,179 votes (40.7%).
What was the majority in Buckingham in February 1974?
3,123 votes (4.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Buckingham in February 1974?
85.3% of the 78,268 registered electors cast a valid vote (66,754 votes).
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