February 1974 general election · South East
Canterbury: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Canterbury at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 17,041. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,04125.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.2%68,223 valid votes
- Electorate
- 85,021
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,341 | 50.3% | |
| Liberal | 17,300 | 25.4% | |
| Labour | 15,751 | 23.1% | |
| Others | 831 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 68,223 | ||
| Majority | 17,041 | 25.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Canterbury at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,341 votes (50.3%).
What was the majority in Canterbury in February 1974?
17,041 votes (25.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Canterbury in February 1974?
80.2% of the 85,021 registered electors cast a valid vote (68,223 votes).
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