February 1974 general election · South East
Dorking: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorking at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 10,313. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,31321.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.6%48,254 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,402
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,803 | 51.4% | |
| Liberal | 14,490 | 30.0% | |
| Labour | 8,961 | 18.6% | |
| Valid votes | 48,254 | ||
| Majority | 10,313 | 21.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dorking at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,803 votes (51.4%).
What was the majority in Dorking in February 1974?
10,313 votes (21.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dorking in February 1974?
82.6% of the 58,402 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,254 votes).
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