February 1974 general election · East Midlands
Carlton: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Carlton at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,158. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,15811.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.5%60,183 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,211
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,305 | 45.4% | |
| Labour | 20,147 | 33.5% | |
| Liberal | 11,282 | 18.8% | |
| Others | 1,449 | 2.4% | |
| Valid votes | 60,183 | ||
| Majority | 7,158 | 11.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Carlton at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,305 votes (45.4%).
What was the majority in Carlton in February 1974?
7,158 votes (11.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Carlton in February 1974?
84.5% of the 71,211 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,183 votes).
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