February 1974 general election · South West
Dorset North: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset North at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,883. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,88311.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.4%59,725 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,738
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,288 | 50.7% | |
| Liberal | 23,405 | 39.2% | |
| Labour | 6,032 | 10.1% | |
| Valid votes | 59,725 | ||
| Majority | 6,883 | 11.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset North at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,288 votes (50.7%).
What was the majority in Dorset North in February 1974?
6,883 votes (11.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dorset North in February 1974?
84.4% of the 70,738 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,725 votes).
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