February 1974 general election · East of England
Chelmsford: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Chelmsford at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,631. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,63110.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.9%66,552 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,285
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,560 | 42.9% | |
| Liberal | 21,929 | 33.0% | |
| Labour | 16,063 | 24.1% | |
| Valid votes | 66,552 | ||
| Majority | 6,631 | 10.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Chelmsford at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,560 votes (42.9%).
What was the majority in Chelmsford in February 1974?
6,631 votes (10.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Chelmsford in February 1974?
83.9% of the 79,285 registered electors cast a valid vote (66,552 votes).
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